# Pixquare vs VirtualTablet

The clearest difference is rating: Pixquare at 4.8 against VirtualTablet's 3.3. Pixquare also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixquare sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and VirtualTablet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixquare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixquare has 3.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixquare ships an update weekly, VirtualTablet every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixquare | VirtualTablet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixquare-pixel-art-studio/id1659428179/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualtablet/id6783119709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255742954) | [Eunjin Joo](https://appshunter.io/developer/457294557) |

## 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


### VirtualTablet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualtablet/id6783119709)

Transform your iOS device into a wireless pen tablet for your computer. Draw, write, and control your PC or Mac with precise, low-latency input using Apple Pencil or touch. Connect easily via Wi-Fi or USB for a professional graphic tablet experience without the cost.

**Highlights:** Wireless pen tablet functionality, Apple Pencil pressure and tilt support, Wi-Fi or USB connection, Screen mapping and mouse modes, Compatible with creative desktop apps, Low-latency cursor control

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Annual) | $11.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixquare free?

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

### Is VirtualTablet free?

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

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

Pixquare is rated higher. Pixquare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while VirtualTablet averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pixquare or VirtualTablet have ads?

VirtualTablet shows ads; Pixquare does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixquare or VirtualTablet?

Pixquare ships an update weekly, and VirtualTablet every 8 days. Most recently, Pixquare was updated on November 4, 2026 and VirtualTablet on October 31, 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.*