8bit vs Pixelize
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8bit
Transform your iPhone photos into retro 8-bit style images. Offers multiple effect types, front and back camera support, and flash functionality. Easily share your creations to social media.
- 8-bit photo effects
- 6 effect types
- Front and back camera support
- Flash functionality
- SNS sharing
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Take 8bit photograph with your iPhone! - Cool 8bit effects - 6 effect types - Front/Back camera - Flash - Post to SNS
Pixelize
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Transform your photos into stunning pixel art with Pixelize! Capture or import any image and instantly apply retro-inspired pixel art styles with real-time preview. CHOOSE FROM 9 UNIQUE STYLES • Classic — Traditional square pixel art • Hex Grid — Hexagonal pixel pattern • Mosaic — Crystal mosaic tiles • Pointillism — Dot-based artistic style • Neon Outline — Glowing edge detection • Halftone — Print-style dot screen • Comic — Bold comic book effect • Thermal — Heat map visualization • Circle Grid — Circular pixel pattern RETRO COLOR PALETTES Apply iconic color palettes from classic gaming systems: • Game Boy — 4-shade green • CGA — Retro PC colors • PICO-8 — 16-color fantasy console • Commodore 64 — Classic 16 colors • NES — Nintendo palette • SNES — Super Nintendo palette FINE-TUNE YOUR ART • Adjust block size, color levels, saturation, contrast, and edge intensity • Toggle dithering for authentic retro look • Subject isolation to focus effects on the main subject • Live preview — see changes in real time • Before/after comparison SAVE & SHARE • Save and load custom presets • Export to craft formats (cross-stitch, crochet, LEGO) • Share your creations directly from the app Whether you are a pixel art enthusiast, retro gaming fan, or craft maker, Pixelize gives you the tools to create beautiful pixel art from any photo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pixelize at Free against 8bit's $0.99. 8bit's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Pixelize is free to download; 8bit costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | 8bit | Pixelize |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #186 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teruaki Onoda | Thanh Nguyen |
In-app purchases
8bit
No in-app purchases
Pixelize
No in-app purchases
