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.
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.
- Layering capabilities
- Transparent colors
- Undo/Redo functions
- Custom color palettes
- Specify canvas size
- Unlimited file storage
- Export as image files
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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
Mosaic Pixel Studio
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Diorite Pixel Art Editor | Mosaic Pixel Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shuhei Akiyama | Linh Phan Nhat Khanh |
In-app purchases
Diorite Pixel Art Editor
No in-app purchases
Mosaic Pixel Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Diorite Pixel Art Editor free?
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