# Sanrio Store vs PixieCraft

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sanrio Store at 92% against PixieCraft's 25%. Sanrio Store also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). PixieCraft's advantage is chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixieCraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Sanrio Store asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sanrio Store holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sanrio Store has 781 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Sanrio Store's written reviews are positive against 25% of PixieCraft's.

Sanrio Store ships an update fortnightly, PixieCraft every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sanrio Store | PixieCraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (781 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanrio-store/id6446151831/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiecraft/id6783773586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **781** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#96** |
| Size | 82 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sanrio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676323562) | [Submartingale Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818861966) |

## What reviewers say

### Sanrio Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanrio-store/id6446151831)

Discover exclusive discounts and get early access to new product launches. Browse the freshest arrivals and shop securely with a fast checkout process. Everything you love from the brand, conveniently in one place.

**Highlights:** Exclusive discounts, Early access to launches, New arrivals browsing, First-to-know notifications, Secure and easy checkout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Intuitive layout
- 👍 Convenient for shopping
- 👍 Smooth app performance
- 👍 Connects to website well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lags while scrolling
- 🐛 Confusing with free gift offer

**Reported bugs**

- Magnifying glass not working properly

**Requested features**

- Filter for adult vs. kid sizing in apparel
- Wishlist and upcoming sections


### PixieCraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiecraft/id6783773586)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Design pixel art from scratch or convert photos into patterns. Plan your bead crafts with automatic color and quantity calculations. Shop for supplies and connect with a global community of artists and crafters.

**Highlights:** Photo-to-Pattern converter, Blank canvas design tool, HD pattern export, Community pattern discovery, Smart bead quantity calculation, In-app bead supply shop, Creator support program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| pro | $5.99 | per month |
| pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sanrio Store free?

Sanrio Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PixieCraft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sanrio Store or PixieCraft?

Sanrio Store is rated higher. Sanrio Store averages 4.9 out of 5 from 781 ratings, while PixieCraft averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Sanrio Store or PixieCraft have ads?

PixieCraft shows ads; Sanrio Store does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sanrio Store or PixieCraft?

Sanrio Store ships an update fortnightly, and PixieCraft every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sanrio Store was updated on October 17, 2026 and PixieCraft on October 17, 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.*