Comparison

Figgles vs Picell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Figgles

Transform ordinary text into stylized ASCII art with a variety of fonts and colors. Easily share your creations on social media or in messages. Offers a free version with limited fonts and an affordable option for the full set.

Highlights
  • Convert text to ASCII art
  • Variety of fonts and colors
  • Easy sharing to social media
  • Messages extension integration
  • Free with limited fonts
  • Affordable full font access
Features
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Transform Your Text Into Retro Art Unleash your creativity with Figgles, the ultimate tool for turning ordinary text into eye-catching, stylized ASCII art. Whether you're spicing up social media posts, crafting unique messages, or adding flair to your digital creations, Figgles makes it fun and easy. Feeling nostalgic about vintage email signatures circa 1985? Wanting to add some Unix Terminal charm to your text messaging game? Look no further. Why Figgles? • Instant Art: Convert any text into stunning ASCII art with just a tap. • Fun & Customizable: Personalize your text with a variety of fonts and colors • Easy to Share: Share your creations instantly on social media, in messages, or anywhere else! • FREE! Unlimited use for as long as you have the app on your device for a handful of fonts. • Super affordable access to the full set of fonts. • Installing the app also installs a handy Messages extension so you can Figgle directly from your text chains. • Likewise, installing the Messages app also installs the iOS app. Make your words stand out from the crowd. Download Figgles today and start creating your own text masterpieces! Figgles is based on the beloved Unix command-line tool FIGlet. __ __ __ __ _____ /\ \ /\ \ /\ \/ / /\ ___\ \ \ \____ \ \ \ \ \ _ '-. \ \ __\ \ \_____ \ \ \__\ \ \__\ \__\ \ \_____\ \/_____ / \/__/ \/__/\/___/ \/_____/ ______ __ __ __ ______ /\__ __\ /\ \_\ \ /\ \ /\ ___\ \/_/\ \/ \ \ __ \ \ \ \ \ \___ \ \ \_\ \ \_\ \_ \ \ \_ \ \/\_____\ \/__/ \/_/ \/_ / \/_ / \/_____/ Early praise for Figgles: "Figgle me this, Batman!" -The Riddler "All the Figgles in the world are made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust." – J.M. Barrie, "Peter Pan" "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no Figgles and leave a trail." – Ralph Waldo Emerson "I think, therefore I Figgles." – René Descartes "Imagination is more important than Figgles." – Albert Einstein "Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Car... and are there any attorneys who could weigh in on possible confusion between this app and our band name?" Greg Page (Yellow Wiggle), frontman of The Wiggles "We can talk, we can dance, don't matter the circumstance. We don't let it change us, there's always a Figgle, there's always a Figgle." – Jason Mraz, "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" This app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Picell

Create stunning pixel art, animations, and game sprites with a powerful yet intuitive editor. Features include advanced layering, frame-by-frame animation, and cloud syncing for seamless project management across devices.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drawing and painting tools
  • Multi-layer system with effects
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Sprite sheet generation
  • Cloud syncing
  • Customizable color palettes
Features
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Create pixel art, animated sprites, and game-ready assets with Picell — a focused editor built for pixel-based creation. Create Pixel Art Draw characters, icons, tiles, backgrounds, and illustrations with precise tools designed for pixel art. Animate Frame by Frame Build sprite animations one frame at a time and bring characters, effects, and objects to life. Work With Control Use layers, selections, palettes, and editing tools to refine colors, shapes, and details while keeping your workflow organized. Make Assets for Games Design sprites, tilesets, UI elements, and other pixel-art assets for indie games, prototypes, and personal projects. Export Your Work Export finished artwork and animations for use in games and other projects. Whether you're learning pixel art, creating retro-style illustrations, or building assets for a game, Picell gives you a clean workspace for drawing, animating, and exporting pixel art. Create. Animate. Export. Terms of service: https://taalaydev.github.io/files/pixelverse-terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

Figgles4 screens
Picell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Figgles at 5.0 against Picell's 4.0. Figgles also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3). Picell's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Figgles sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per year and Picell sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Figgles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Figgles versus Picell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFigglesPicell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProject BoxTaalaybek Aslanbek uulu

Customer experience

Figgles

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Picell

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Figgles

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Fonts7 Days trial$0.491 Year
10 purchases

Picell

One-time10
  • Basic filters$0.99
  • Artistic Styles$0.99
  • Material & Textures$0.99
Show 7 more
  • World Generators$0.99
  • Lighting & Distortions$0.99
  • Motion$0.99
  • VFX: Nature & Weather$0.99
  • VFX: Magic & Dark Fantasy$0.99
  • VFX: Action & Scy-Fi$0.99
  • Pro Features$9.99

Questions

Is Figgles free?
Figgles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Picell free?
Picell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Figgles or Picell?
Figgles is rated higher. Figgles averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Picell averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Figgles or Picell have ads?
Neither Figgles nor Picell shows ads.

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