Comparison

PIXEL86 vs Retro Photo Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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

Screenshots

PIXEL864 screens
Retro Photo Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PIXEL86 versus Retro Photo Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIXEL86Retro Photo Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter TretyakovOnur TASKIN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PIXEL86

One-time2
  • License Discount$9.99
  • Perpetual License$19.99
6 purchases

Retro Photo Editor

One-time6
  • 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

Questions

Is PIXEL86 free?
PIXEL86 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Photo Editor free?
Retro Photo Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PIXEL86 or Retro Photo Editor have ads?
PIXEL86 shows ads; Retro Photo Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, PIXEL86 or Retro Photo Editor?
PIXEL86 ships an update every 5 days, and Retro Photo Editor every 3 days. Most recently, PIXEL86 was updated on September 11, 2026 and Retro Photo Editor on September 13, 2026.

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