Comparison

EDGE touch (pixel art tool) vs Voxel Max

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

Head to head
About

EDGE touch (pixel art tool)

Create pixel art on your iPhone or iPod touch with this comprehensive editor. Easily draw pixels, utilize basic shapes, and manage colors with an eyedropper tool. Supports layers, animation, and exporting in various formats.

Highlights
  • Supports up to 1024x1024 pixels
  • Basic drawing and shape tools
  • Eyedropper color copying
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Layer support
  • Animation and onionskin
  • Multiple export formats
Features
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EDGE touch is a full featured pixel art editor for the iPhone and iPod touch. Pixels can be drawn directly by tapping. It makes creating pixel art enjoyable and easy anytime, anywhere. Main Features: - Supports from 1x1 to 1024x1024 pixels - Basic drawing functions like freehand, straight line, square, ellipse, etc - Tap & hold to copy colors like an eyedropper tool - Cancel actions by tapping with a second finger while drawing - Undo and Redo - Grid display (configurable) - Adjustable RGB and HLS color space in the color palette - Layers - Layer link, for editing two or more layers at the same time (move, copy, paste, etc. within the range of selection) - Two views at the same time: one actual size, the other zoomed in - Animation - Onionskin (Tracing) - File Sharing (PNG / GIF / Animated GIF / EDGE touch file format)

About

Voxel Max

Create detailed 3D models using a voxel editor with an intuitive interface. Build anything imaginable, from game assets to metaverse art, and bring your creations to life with augmented reality. Export your work in various formats or sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Advanced voxel editor
  • Intuitive interface
  • Augmented Reality (AR) integration
  • Extensive material and color options
  • Multiple export formats
  • Cross-device cloud syncing
  • AI-powered asset generation
Features
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Build, paint, render, and export detailed voxel worlds on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Voxel Max combines approachable controls with powerful tools for artists, game developers, hobbyists, and first-time creators. Place individual voxels, drag to build larger forms, or use fast shape brushes to block out ideas quickly. Start from scratch or begin with a library of prefab people, furniture, vegetation, architecture, and more. BUILD AND EDIT • Create in a 256 × 256 × 256 voxel workspace • Paint with fast SDF brushes and pressure-sensitive controls • Combine 255 colors with eight material layers for up to 2,040 color-and-material variations • Fine-tune textures, materials, and visual effects • See material changes rendered in real time • Zoom in for precise edits or out to manage complete scenes • Save creations as reusable assets for cloning and scene building RENDER AND PRESENT • Preview creations in augmented reality on iPhone and iPad • Capture photos and videos of your work in the world around you • Use ray-traced lighting and shadows on supported Metal GPUs • Explore Marching Cubes, Outline, and Curvature rendering effects • Add backgrounds and replay your build as a time-lapse in Presenter View IMPORT, EXPORT, AND SHARE • Import and export MagicaVoxel and Qubicle scenes • Import USDZ and GLB scenes and convert them into editable voxel art • Export PNG, Voxel Max Asset Pack, SCNZ, DAE, FBX, GLB, OBJ, STL, and USDZ • Work across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud syncing FOUNDRY Turn images into 3D assets with Foundry AI, and scan real-world objects on supported devices. AI generation may require a third-party account. From a single voxel to a complete scene, Voxel Max gives you the tools to create wherever inspiration strikes.

Screenshots

EDGE touch (pixel art tool)4 screens
Voxel Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EDGE touch (pixel art tool) at $2.99 against Voxel Max's $9.99. EDGE touch (pixel art tool) also leads on iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.0). Voxel Max's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (39 vs 11). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

EDGE touch (pixel art tool) costs $2.99 and Voxel Max $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for EDGE touch (pixel art tool) against 4.8 for Voxel Max. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 39 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 82% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EDGE touch (pixel art tool) ships an update every 5 months, Voxel Max fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
EDGE touch (pixel art tool) versus Voxel Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEDGE touch (pixel art tool)Voxel Max
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)4.8 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better82.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#86#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKABO SOFTAdrian Andreca

Customer experience

EDGE touch (pixel art tool)

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative5.2%

Voxel Max

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

EDGE touch (pixel art tool)

No in-app purchases

None

Voxel Max

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EDGE touch (pixel art tool) free?
EDGE touch (pixel art tool) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voxel Max free?
Voxel Max costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EDGE touch (pixel art tool) or Voxel Max?
Voxel Max is rated higher. EDGE touch (pixel art tool) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Voxel Max averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.
Do EDGE touch (pixel art tool) or Voxel Max have ads?
Neither EDGE touch (pixel art tool) nor Voxel Max shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EDGE touch (pixel art tool) or Voxel Max?
EDGE touch (pixel art tool) ships an update every 5 months, and Voxel Max fortnightly. Most recently, EDGE touch (pixel art tool) was updated on October 31, 2026 and Voxel Max on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, EDGE touch (pixel art tool) or Voxel Max?
EDGE touch (pixel art tool) currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Voxel Max at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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