# Pixto Pixel Photo vs BitCam

The clearest difference is rating: BitCam at 4.7 against Pixto Pixel Photo's 3.9. BitCam also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (92 vs 12). Pixto Pixel Photo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BitCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixto Pixel Photo asks for nothing beyond the download.

BitCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BitCam has 92 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Pixto Pixel Photo's written reviews are positive against 73% of BitCam's.

Pixto Pixel Photo ships an update every 2 months, BitCam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixto Pixel Photo | BitCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixto-pixel-photo/id599958065/reviews) | **[4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcam/id1114990619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **92** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nedis](https://appshunter.io/developer/435715340) | [Héliographe, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784071997) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixto Pixel Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixto-pixel-photo/id599958065)

Transform your photos into pixel art with this straightforward application. Easily adjust the pixelation level and share your creations across various social media platforms or save them directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Pixel art conversion, Adjustable granularity, Save to gallery, Email sharing, Copy to clipboard, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BitCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcam/id1114990619)

Capture photos with a unique one-bit camera, producing images with only black and white pixels. Experience a retro interface with mechanical sounds and experiment with different pixel resolutions and an 8-color mode. Save your creations as clean PNG files for printing or digital projects.

**Highlights:** One-bit camera (black and white pixels), Retro interface with mechanical sounds, Multiple pixel resolutions, 8-color mode option, Clean PNG output, Atkinson dithering method

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full BitCam | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Average 8-bit camera
- 👍 Fun retro camera
- 👍 Simple and fun to use
- 👍 Stylish nostalgia
- 👍 Characteristic of Iconfactory apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Color cost money
- 🐛 No zoom feature
- 🐛 Incorrect rotation attributes
- 🐛 Freezes after sharing
- 🐛 Doesn't save photos in FatBits mode

**Reported bugs**

- Color graphics not working
- Doesn't recognize camera access
- Saves photos in incorrect orientation

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/edit existing photos
- Video recording function
- Option to adjust brightness/exposure
- Ability to mute sounds
- Inverted mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixto Pixel Photo free?

Pixto Pixel Photo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BitCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixto Pixel Photo or BitCam?

BitCam is rated higher. Pixto Pixel Photo averages 3.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BitCam averages 4.7 from 92 ratings.

### Do Pixto Pixel Photo or BitCam have ads?

Neither Pixto Pixel Photo nor BitCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixto Pixel Photo or BitCam?

Pixto Pixel Photo ships an update every 2 months, and BitCam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixto Pixel Photo was updated on October 23, 2026 and BitCam on October 24, 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.*