Comparison

Diorite Pixel Art Editor vs Mosaic Pixel Studio

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

Head to head
About

Diorite Pixel Art Editor

Create pixel art with a user-friendly interface. This app offers layering, transparent colors, and undo/redo functions. Save unlimited creations and export them as image files.

Highlights
  • Layering capabilities
  • Transparent colors
  • Undo/Redo functions
  • Custom color palettes
  • Specify canvas size
  • Unlimited file storage
  • Export as image files
Features
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Diorite is your go-to drawing app for painting pixel art in your spare moments. Store an unlimited number of pixel art creations on your smartphone as long as storage permits. With a clean, refreshed interface, you can effortlessly switch between features to optimize your drawing experience — ideal for anyone who wants to craft pixel art anytime, anywhere. This release brings a major design refresh, with a new Zinc Dark theme, a redesigned artwork list, and a cleaner canvas where the controls stay out of your way. Currently, you can enjoy the following features, with more to be added in future updates: • Layer support • Transparent colors • Undo / Redo • Custom color palettes • Zoom in on the editing screen • Adjustable canvas size • Unlimited file storage • Export as image files

About

Mosaic Pixel Studio

Features
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Mosaic is a focused pixel-art studio built for sprite artists, hobbyists, and retro game enthusiasts. A clean canvas, a tight palette, and the tools you actually use — all on a single stage. No clutter, no popups, no upsells. KEY FEATURES • Crisp pixel canvas with snap-to-grid drawing • Curated palettes inspired by classic 8-bit and 16-bit eras • Multiple project support — start, save, and revisit • Lightweight library to organize every sprite you make • Designed-from-scratch dark mode that protects the eye • 100% offline — no accounts, no tracking, no cloud sync DESIGNED FOR PIXEL ARTISTS Whether you are sketching a sprite, prototyping a tile, or just doodling on the bus, Mosaic stays out of the way and lets the pixels speak. PRIVACY No tracking. No accounts. Your artwork stays on your device.

Screenshots

Diorite Pixel Art Editor2 screens
Mosaic Pixel Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Diorite Pixel Art Editor at 3 against Mosaic Pixel Studio's 1. Diorite Pixel Art Editor also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Diorite Pixel Art Editor versus Mosaic Pixel Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiorite Pixel Art EditorMosaic Pixel Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShuhei AkiyamaLinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

None

Diorite Pixel Art Editor

No in-app purchases

None

Mosaic Pixel Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diorite Pixel Art Editor free?
Diorite Pixel Art Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mosaic Pixel Studio free?
Mosaic Pixel Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Diorite Pixel Art Editor or Mosaic Pixel Studio have ads?
Neither Diorite Pixel Art Editor nor Mosaic Pixel Studio shows ads.

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