# Pixel is Data vs Pixel Art Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel is Data at none against Pixel Art Camera's 3. Pixel is Data also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (83% vs 66%). Pixel Art Camera's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 25). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Art Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pixel is Data asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Art Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Camera has 1.2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Pixel is Data's written reviews are positive against 66% of Pixel Art Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pixel is Data ships an update every 10 days, Pixel Art Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel is Data | Pixel Art Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-is-data/id622378844/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-camera/id1107180652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 66.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthieu Savary](https://appshunter.io/developer/548961996) | [NET Sigma](https://appshunter.io/developer/980884109) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel is Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-is-data/id622378844)

Transform your photos into unique digital art by reinterpreting photographic data. Apply presets or customize parameters to create abstract and experimental visual pieces. Explore new ways to represent reality through pixel manipulation.

**Highlights:** Photo data reinterpretation, Preset parameter selection, Customizable processing parameters, Abstract art creation, Experimental visual effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixel Art Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-camera/id1107180652)

Transform your photos and videos into pixel art in real-time with a variety of unique styles and creative effects. Save your creations as videos, Live Photos, or GIFs.

**Highlights:** Convert photos to pixel art, Record videos in pixel art style, Load videos from camera roll, 30+ unique styles, 10+ creative effects, Save as video, Live Photo, or GIF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Art Camera PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Pixel Art Camera PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| Pixel Art Camera Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent filters and effects
- 👍 Fun and creative app
- 💡 Great for pixel art and retro aesthetics
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Worth the price for Pro version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficult to select photos from library

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to load photos
- Video export issues, cutting off footage
- Inability to save images with transparent backgrounds

**Requested features**

- More customization options for filters and effects
- Ability to revert to original colors
- Adjustable pixel size
- Support for video editing and GIFs
- Recently used or favorite filters list


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel is Data free?

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

### Is Pixel Art Camera free?

Pixel Art Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel is Data or Pixel Art Camera?

Pixel Art Camera is rated higher. Pixel is Data averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Pixel Art Camera averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Pixel is Data or Pixel Art Camera have ads?

Neither Pixel is Data nor Pixel Art Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel is Data or Pixel Art Camera?

Pixel is Data ships an update every 10 days, and Pixel Art Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pixel is Data was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pixel Art Camera on October 9, 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.*