# Blocked vs PixelMaster

The clearest difference is rating: Blocked at 5.0 against PixelMaster's 3.0. Blocked also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). PixelMaster's advantage is price ($0.29 vs $2.99) and device support (5 vs 3). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Blocked costs $2.99 and PixelMaster $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blocked holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Blocked ships an update weekly, PixelMaster every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocked | PixelMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockedblock-mosaics/id6464156157/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmaster-image-pixelator/id6502478442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#126** |
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugene Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/974443750) | [辉章 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687027088) |

## What reviewers say

### Blocked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockedblock-mosaics/id6464156157)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Transform your photos or drawings into unique mosaic art using toy blocks or tiles. Customize block size, color palettes, and even generate a list for ordering physical pieces online. Save or share your personalized creations.

**Highlights:** Create mosaics from photos or drawings, Customize block size and color groups, Filter source images, Omit specific colors, Generate brick order lists for online purchase, Save and share creations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PixelMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmaster-image-pixelator/id6502478442)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app allows users to create custom pixel art from images using various pixel shapes, scales, and sizes. It offers high-speed rendering and cross-platform compatibility for artistic creations, personalized gifts, and digital design projects.

**Highlights:** Custom pixel shapes, Advanced pixelation, High-speed rendering, Cross-platform compatibility, Multiple use cases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blocked free?

Blocked costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PixelMaster free?

PixelMaster costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blocked or PixelMaster?

Blocked is rated higher. Blocked averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PixelMaster averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Blocked or PixelMaster have ads?

Neither Blocked nor PixelMaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blocked or PixelMaster?

Blocked ships an update weekly, and PixelMaster every 8 months. Most recently, Blocked was updated on September 10, 2026 and PixelMaster on September 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blocked or PixelMaster?

Blocked currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and PixelMaster at #126. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*