# PIXEL86 vs Bitmap Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PIXEL86 at 100% against Bitmap Camera's 50%. PIXEL86 also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Bitmap Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown).

PIXEL86 is free to download; Bitmap Camera costs $1.99 up front. PIXEL86 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bitmap Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bitmap Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIXEL86 has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PIXEL86's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bitmap Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PIXEL86 ships an update every 5 days, Bitmap Camera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIXEL86 | Bitmap Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel86-retro-media-editor/id1641007991/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitmap-camera/id6746958786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 87 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Tretyakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072835768) | [Philippe Zay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200498230) |

## What reviewers say

### PIXEL86

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel86-retro-media-editor/id1641007991)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| License Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Perpetual License | $19.99 | one-time |


### Bitmap Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitmap-camera/id6746958786)

This app transforms your camera feed into a real-time, black and white pixelated mosaic. Explore a unique visual style inspired by retro technology with adjustable controls for a bold, abstract aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Real-time black & white pixelation, Adjustable pixelation intensity, Luminance threshold fine-tuning, Invert mode, Capture high-quality PNG images, Record pixelated video, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PIXEL86 free?

PIXEL86 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bitmap Camera free?

Bitmap Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PIXEL86 or Bitmap Camera?

Bitmap Camera is rated higher. PIXEL86 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Bitmap Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PIXEL86 or Bitmap Camera have ads?

PIXEL86 shows ads; Bitmap Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, PIXEL86 or Bitmap Camera?

PIXEL86 ships an update every 5 days, and Bitmap Camera every 5 months. Most recently, PIXEL86 was updated on September 11, 2026 and Bitmap Camera on August 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*