# Concepts vs Pixel Scaler

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Concepts at 77% against Pixel Scaler's 0%. Concepts also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.0). Pixel Scaler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and chart position (#41 vs #185). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Concepts is free to download; Pixel Scaler costs $1.99 up front. Concepts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pixel Scaler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Concepts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Concepts has 26K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Concepts's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pixel Scaler's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Concepts | Pixel Scaler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-scaler/id1560570086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#41** |
| Size | 258 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopHatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560586500) | [LimeDeck, s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511070900) |

## What reviewers say

### Concepts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This flexible vector-based sketchbook offers an infinite canvas for ideation and design. Easily sketch, take notes, and create detailed designs with editable strokes and powerful tools. Share your work in various formats for seamless collaboration and professional output.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas, Vector-based sketching, Realistic pens, pencils, and brushes, Editable vector elements, Unlimited layers, Scale and measurement tools, Object libraries

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything Monthly + Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Everything Yearly + Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Shape Library | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pen Brush Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Body Forms | $1.99 | one-time |
| Make Your Own Objects | $3.99 | one-time |
| Essentials (iPhone Only) | $4.99 | one-time |
| PDF Essentials | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack  Legacy | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Object Packs | $14.99 | one-time |
| Essentials | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Infinite canvas
- 👍 Intuitive and customizable interface
- 🎨 Powerful drawing and sketching tools
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases (architecture, design, note-taking)
- 🔒 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive for casual users
- 🔧 Limited text handling and editing capabilities
- 🔀 Inconsistent behavior of certain tools (e.g., eraser, alignment)

**Reported bugs**

- Memory issues when working with large, complex drawings
- Inconsistent behavior of the eraser tool
- Inaccuracies in the snap-to-grid and measurement tools
- Exporting issues, such as loss of data or poor quality

**Requested features**

- Improved text editing and formatting options
- Better color selection and customization tools
- Collaboration and real-time sharing features
- Seamless integration with other design/productivity apps
- Syncing and backup capabilities across devices


### Pixel Scaler

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

**Currently charting:** #41 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 Concepts free?

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

### Is Pixel Scaler free?

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

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

Concepts is rated higher. Concepts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Pixel Scaler averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Concepts or Pixel Scaler have ads?

Neither Concepts nor Pixel Scaler shows ads.

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

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

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

Concepts currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Pixel Scaler at #41. 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.*