# Procreate vs Pixel Scaler

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Procreate at 70% against Pixel Scaler's 0%. Procreate also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). Pixel Scaler's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $12.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Procreate costs $12.99 and Pixel Scaler $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Procreate holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Procreate has 51K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Procreate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pixel Scaler's.

Procreate ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixel Scaler every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Procreate | Pixel Scaler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procreate/id425073498/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-scaler/id1560570086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #93 | **#45** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **16** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savage Interactive Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/363433636) | [LimeDeck, s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511070900) |

## What reviewers say

### Procreate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procreate/id425073498)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive digital art studio for iPad, offering tools for sketching, painting, illustration, and animation. It features a vast brush library, advanced layering, color management, and precision design tools for creative professionals and aspiring artists.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of handmade brushes, Advanced layer system, High resolution canvases, 3D Painting with Lighting Studio, Frame-by-frame animation, Precision design tools, Continuous auto-save

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive drawing experience
- 💡 Vast selection of customizable brushes
- 👍 Simple and clean user interface
- 🚀 Efficient workflow with gestures and shortcuts
- 👍 Great value for the one-time purchase price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🔧 Limitations in the animation and audio features
- 🔧 Frustrations with the fill bucket tool and color selection
- 🔧 Lack of advanced organization tools like folders within folders

**Reported bugs**

- Random freezing and crashes, especially after recent updates
- Issues with the fill bucket tool not working as expected
- Problems with exporting animations and preserving the animation quality

**Requested features**

- Implement a proper stroke stabilizer and shape tools
- Add the ability to import audio and sync animations to audio
- Improve the fill bucket tool to work across layers
- Introduce a folder system for better organization of artworks


### Pixel Scaler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-scaler/id1560570086)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Enlarge your images without losing quality for game development, social media, or other uses. Supports PNG and JPEG formats, scaling up to 10,000 pixels.

**Highlights:** Lossless image scaling, Supports PNG and JPEG, Scale up to 10,000 pixels, Easy to use interface, High-resolution output

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Procreate free?

Procreate costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Scaler free?

Pixel Scaler costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Procreate or Pixel Scaler?

Procreate is rated higher. Procreate averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Pixel Scaler averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Procreate or Pixel Scaler have ads?

Neither Procreate nor Pixel Scaler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Procreate or Pixel Scaler?

Procreate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixel Scaler every 8 months. Most recently, Procreate was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pixel Scaler on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Procreate or Pixel Scaler?

Procreate currently peaks at #93 in the App Store charts, and Pixel Scaler at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*