# Pixator vs Pixel Diffusion

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixator at 100% against Pixel Diffusion's 33%. Pixator also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). Pixel Diffusion's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Pixel Diffusion sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pixator's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pixel Diffusion's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixator | Pixel Diffusion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixator-pixel-art-and-video/id6445889842/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-diffusion/id6477541945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GEORGY OSTROBROD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875865758) | [Farida Yarullina](https://appshunter.io/developer/846630437) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixator-pixel-art-and-video/id6445889842)

Transform your photos into pixel art with this tool. Reduce image details, extract color palettes, and apply custom swatches. Supports various palette formats for seamless integration with other design software.

**Highlights:** Image pixelization, Detail reduction, Automatic color palette extraction, Palette import/export (ASE, TXT, GPL, PAL), Manual palette application, Dithering for color simulation, Image cropping

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $4.99 | per year |


### Pixel Diffusion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-diffusion/id6477541945)

Transform text prompts into unique pixel art with AI. This tool generates authentic pixel art using fixed color palettes and offers post-generation editing options like resizing and color quantization. Share your creations with others.

**Highlights:** AI art generator from text prompts, Authentic pixel art generation, Fixed color palettes, Post-processing: resize, quantize colors, Save and share artwork, Inspiration for further editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 credits | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixator free?

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

### Is Pixel Diffusion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixator or Pixel Diffusion?

Pixator is rated higher. Pixator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pixel Diffusion averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pixator or Pixel Diffusion have ads?

Neither Pixator nor Pixel Diffusion shows ads.

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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.*
