PIXEL86 vs Retro Photo Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PIXEL86
Transform photos and videos with vintage pixel art aesthetics. Apply true black-and-white dithering, custom color palettes, and unique dithering styles to create retro media. Supports video editing and sharing your creations.
- True B/W dithering
- Video editing support
- Customizable color palettes
- Three dithering styles (Natural, Pattern, Flat)
- Vintage-inspired aesthetics
- Social media sharing
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PIXEL86 — Retro Dithering for Photos & Videos Make your media look like it came from a cooler, glitchier timeline. Bring back the charm of vintage tech with PIXEL86, the ultimate tool to transform your photos and videos into pixel-perfect black-and-white or limited-palette art. Inspired by early computer graphics, old-school printers, and classic GIFs — this is retro done right. True B/W Dithering No grays. Just black or white pixels smartly arranged to simulate shadows and depth — exactly how early screens did it. Now Supports Video Editing Apply your favorite dithering style to video clips. Make every frame look like a piece of pixel-art history. Color Palettes, Reimagined Choose from curated vintage-inspired palettes Hit random for a fresh surprise every time Or build your own custom palette for a personalized look Three Dithering Styles Natural — Smooth, classic error diffusion. Clean and expressive. Pattern — Retro dot-matrix vibes. Adjustable matrix for custom textures. Flat — Not technically dithering, but perfect for dramatic, posterized effects in both stills and motion. Share Your Style Use #pixel86 on social and tag @pixel86app on Instagram — we love featuring the coolest creations from the community.
Retro Photo Editor
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Transform Your Photos into Retro Art! Bring a unique twist to your photos with our Receipt-Style Photo Maker. Turn ordinary images into vintage masterpieces using vertical line filters. Customize your creations with vibrant colors, stunning gradient backgrounds, and stylish effects. Whether you’re crafting a one-of-a-kind profile picture or adding a retro touch to your favorite snapshots, this app is your go-to tool for creating unforgettable images. Features: - Receipt-Style Retro Filters – A nostalgic touch for your photos. - Custom Colors – Personalize your prints with any color you like. - Gradient Backgrounds – Add dynamic, colorful gradients to elevate your designs. - Stylish Profile Photos – Perfect for social media and more! Unleash your creativity and give your photos a timeless, artistic vibe today! Subcription Information] - Receipted - Photo Effects offers a subscription plan that gives you unlimited access to all pro features. - You can subscribe to a PRO Access - Subscription options are 1-week, 1-month 1-year and Lifetime - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original, "1-week", "1-month", "1-year", "Lifetime"package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://taskinon.com/receipted/privacy-policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://taskinon.com/receipted/terms-and-conditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Retro Photo Editor at none against PIXEL86's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PIXEL86 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Retro Photo Editor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PIXEL86 ships an update every 5 days, Retro Photo Editor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PIXEL86 | Retro Photo Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Tretyakov | Onur TASKIN |
In-app purchases
PIXEL86
- License Discount$9.99
- Perpetual License$19.99
Retro Photo Editor
- Pro Plan$1.99
- Pro Plan$4.99
- Pro Plan$9.99
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- Pro Plan$12.99
- Pro Plan$19.99
- Pro Plan$29.99






