Comparison

Nova Standby vs Pixelatable

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

Head to head
About

Nova Standby

Personalize your device's home and standby screens with a variety of customizable widgets. Adjust colors, fonts, and styles to create a unique and visually appealing interface that reflects your personal taste.

Highlights
  • Personalize home and standby screens
  • Customizable widgets
  • Diverse functional widgets (time, date, calendar, weather)
  • Adjustable fonts, colors, and styles
  • Up-to-date and diverse themes
  • Optimized for iOS 17
Features
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Do you want to personalize your HOME SCREEN and STANDBY MODE? With Nova Standby, you can easily customize your screen using various widgets. You can customize your widgets to blend seamlessly with your device's aesthetics. Play with colors and fonts to create widgets that feel uniquely yours. • CUSTOMIZE STANDBY THEME. Offer up-to-date and diverse themes to keep your options fresh and modern. Choose the ones you like and mix and match them to create a visually appealing and functional screen that reflects your unique style. • HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE WIDGETS. Release your inner artist with Nova Standby's highly customizable widgets. Whether you crave simplicity or vibrancy, Nova Standby lets you curate an interface that's both pleasing to the eye and practical. • DIVERSE FUNCTIONAL WIDGETS. You can design your screen with widgets for TIME, DATE, CALENDAR, WEATHER, and the freedom to change FONTS, COLORS, and STYLES. The ultimate companion app for time and date enthusiasts is fully optimized for the latest iOS 17! Customize your Standby screen and home screen with stylish widgets! If you have any feedback, issues, or suggestions, Contact us at novastandby@support.novamobile.app privacy-policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/83550436 Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/83550436

About

Pixelatable

Features
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Pixelatable transforms your text, emojis, symbols, drawings, and photos into stunning animated pixel art GIFs, stickers, widgets, and wallpapers. Whether you're a retro design lover or just want to send something unforgettable, Pixelatable puts a pixel studio in your pocket. PIXEL EDITOR Create pixel art from anything: • Type text, drop in an emoji, pick an SF symbol, sketch a drawing, or import a photo — and watch it become pixel art instantly • Fine-tune every detail: cell color, cell size, spacing, shape, gradient presets, and background style • Choose from 7 iconic cell styles: Retro Mono, Rainbow, Neon, Voxel 3D, Sunset, Ocean, Fire • Keep original emoji or image colors, or apply a custom solid/gradient cell color • Animate your pixels: bounce, sparkle, shimmer, jitter, slide in, reveal, fade, and more • Edit photos with filters and background removal before pixelating • Combine multiple pixels into composite layouts — horizontal, vertical, grid, or free-form SHARE & EXPORT Get your pixel art out into the world: • Export as high-quality PNG or animated GIF • Send directly to WhatsApp as stickers in one tap • Share your full pixel collection as a ZIP via the built-in Import/Export tool WALLPAPER EDITOR Make your home screen uniquely yours: • Build wallpapers from your own pixel art • Choose from Center, Pattern, and Spotlight layout styles • Customize canvas size and background color to fit any device LIBRARY Get inspired and get started fast: • Browse a curated collection of ready-made animated pixels across categories: Love, Party, Mood, Nature, Sport, Food, Travel, Tech, and more • Copy and paste GIFs straight into Messages, WhatsApp, email — anywhere • Use any library item as a template and make it your own WIDGET EDITOR Bring pixel art to your home screen and lock screen: • Create pixel-style widgets: Clock, Day, Timer, Battery, Calendar, and more • Supports small, medium, large, Live Activity, and Lock Screen sizes • Fully customizable styles, colors, and update frequency KEYBOARD EXTENSION Send pixel stickers from any app: • Access your pixel art directly from the keyboard • Copy and paste your favorite GIFs and stickers without ever leaving your conversation Pixelatable is made for creators, nostalgia lovers, and anyone who wants to express themselves in a way that stands out. Start pixelating today. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nova Standby4 screens
Pixelatable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nova Standby at 16.0 against Pixelatable's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Nova Standby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixelatable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nova Standby versus Pixelatable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova StandbyPixelatable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsTiger Ng

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nova Standby

One-time1
  • LifetimeFree
2 purchases

Pixelatable

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Nova Standby free?
Nova Standby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixelatable free?
Pixelatable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nova Standby or Pixelatable have ads?
Neither Nova Standby nor Pixelatable shows ads.

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