# Pixquare vs Modulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modulator at none against Pixquare's 7. Pixquare's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixquare sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Modulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Modulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixquare has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixquare | Modulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixquare-pixel-art-studio/id1659428179/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modulator/id6744152974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255742954) | [Lars Augustin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806278075) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixquare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixquare-pixel-art-studio/id1659428179)

This application is a comprehensive pixel art editor designed for both beginners and professionals. It offers a wide array of tools for creating game assets, animations, and digital art. The interface is intuitive and customizable, supporting various input methods and advanced features for detailed artwork.

**Highlights:** Intuitive and customizable UI, RGB and Indexed color modes, Tileset/Tilemap system, Timelapse recording, Apple Pencil support, Animation timeline panel, Aseprite file compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full access for iPhones | $7.99 | one-time |
| Life-time full access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life-time full access | $12.99 | one-time |
| Life-time full access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Life-time full access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Highly customizable UI
- 👍 Thriving community and responsive developer
- 🚀 Smooth workflow with shortcuts and tools
- 👍 Seamless integration with Aseprite

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unintuitive layer and frame management
- 🔍 Limited file/project handling in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicate layers that cannot be removed
- Drawn content disappearing from layers
- Lack of save functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to merge layers
- Option to customize imported palette colors
- Radial symmetry tool
- Polyline tool
- Separate layer and timeline sections


### Modulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modulator/id6744152974)

Create designs using standard shapes or custom vector paths. Achieve complex effects with blend modes and organize your work with artboards. Export designs as images or vector files for further editing.

**Highlights:** Standard and custom vector path creation, Blend modes for complex effects, Artboards and pages for organization, Export as images or vector files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixquare free?

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

### Is Modulator free?

Modulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixquare or Modulator?

Modulator is rated higher. Pixquare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Modulator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pixquare or Modulator have ads?

Neither Pixquare nor Modulator shows ads.

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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.*