Comparison

Pixel art maker vs Pixel Art Dev

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

Head to head
About

Pixel art maker

Create retro-style pixel art and game textures with a comprehensive set of tools. Supports Aseprite files, layers, animation with onion skinning, and various export formats. Offers color palettes from retro consoles and Lospec.

Highlights
  • Aseprite file import/export
  • Pixel-perfect drawing tools
  • Layers and animation with onion skinning
  • Retro and Lospec color palettes
  • Multiple export formats (PNG, GIF, Aseprite, etc.)
  • Image upscaling
Features
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Inktica is a powerful and easy-to-use pixel art maker and texture maker, perfect for creating retro-style pixel art and game textures. Whether you're designing sprites, game assets, or detailed textures, Inktica provides the tools you need. Aseprite File Support Seamlessly edit your Aseprite (.aseprite, .ase) files on the go! Inktica allows both importing and exporting Aseprite files, so you can work across multiple platforms. (Note: Some Aseprite features may not be available.) Pixel-Perfect Tools for Pixel Art & Texture Editing · Inktica offers an extensive toolset tailored for pixel art and texture creation, including: · Brush (Pixel-Perfect Mode) – Draw clean, single-pixel-wide lines. · Eraser, Flood-Fill, Gradient, Line, Rectangle, Ellipse, Pipette – All designed for pixel precision. · Selection Tool – Copy, cut, move, rotate, and flip parts of your pixel art. Layers & Animation Features · Organize your pixel art using layers for better editing control. · Create animations with onion skinning, making frame-by-frame pixel animations easier. Color Palettes & References · Use color palettes from retro consoles like the Atari 2600, NES, and Game Boy. · Import Lospec palettes for even more color variety. · Open a reference image from your gallery to compare while drawing. Export & Share Your Pixel Art · Save in PNG, JPEG, GIF, MP4, Aseprite, Sprite sheet and more. · Upscale images to maintain clarity on modern displays. · Share your pixel art directly on social media. With Inktica, your pixel art and texture making process becomes smooth, efficient, and fun! Art in screenshots by Pikurā Privacy policy: https://inktica.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of use: https://inktica.com/terms-of-use.html

About

Pixel Art Dev

Create pixel art for retro games on a small canvas. This editor is designed for efficient development of pixel graphics with a focus on retro aesthetics. It offers a streamlined experience for artists and game developers.

Highlights
  • Small canvas focus
  • Retro game art creation
  • Streamlined interface
  • Pixel graphics editor
Features
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A pixel art editor with a focus on small canvas sizes used in retro game development.

Screenshots

Pixel art maker4 screens
Pixel Art Dev3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Art Dev at 5.0 against Pixel art maker's 4.6. Pixel art maker's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pixel art maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month and Pixel Art Dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Art Dev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel art maker has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixel art maker versus Pixel Art Dev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel art makerPixel Art Dev
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (24 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert Filip Odrowaz-SypniewskiBenjamin Harris Jr

Customer experience

Pixel art maker

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pixel Art Dev

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel art maker

Subscriptions2
  • Inktica Pro (monthly)$1.191 Month
  • Inktica Pro (annual)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Inktica Pro (lifetime)$19.99
1 purchases

Pixel Art Dev

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$3.99

Questions

Is Pixel art maker free?
Pixel art maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Art Dev free?
Pixel Art Dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel art maker or Pixel Art Dev?
Pixel Art Dev is rated higher. Pixel art maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Pixel Art Dev averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pixel art maker or Pixel Art Dev have ads?
Neither Pixel art maker nor Pixel Art Dev shows ads.

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