Comparison

PLIST Editor Mobile vs PixelKit

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

Head to head
About

PLIST Editor Mobile

Edit property list files in various formats, preserving dictionary order for source control. Offers core editing features for free, with a premium upgrade for advanced functions like saving and find/replace.

Highlights
  • Create, visualize, modify, and save .plist documents
  • Supports XML, Binary, and OpenStep/ASCII formats
  • Preserves dictionary element order for source control
  • Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, delete, and reorder elements
  • Find & Replace text within elements
  • Sort children or siblings by key, type, or value
  • Export files as JSON and PLIST formats
Features
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PLIST Editor allows you to create, visualize, modify and save property list (.plist) documents. PLIST Editor is probably the only "source control friendly" property list editor that you can find on the market (except Xcode, of course). For all plist types (XML, Binary and OpenStep/ASCII), it maintains the order of dictionary elements and the editing capabilities are on parity with Xcode, so you don't see a difference between a file edited in PLIST Editor and one edited in Xcode. IMPORTANT: PLIST Editor is available as free to download, but there are a few features not available: i.e. Save documents, Find & Replace, Sort. In order to get the most out of the app, and to enable the aforementioned features, "Premium" is recommended to be purchased ("Premium" is a one-time in-app purchase). Core features of the app: • Open and save property list files in XML, Binary and OpenStep/ASCII format. • Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, delete and reorder elements • "Source control" friendly - the order of dictionary elements is preserved, showing them in the same order as they are defined in the file. Similarly, when the property list is written to disk, the order of items from a dictionary written to disk is the same as the one seen on screen. This is especially useful when you keep the files in a repository, because only the relevant changes will be shown when diff-ing the edited files. • Find & Replace text in the property list elements. You can choose where the Find (and Replace) will take place: in "Key" column or "Value" column or both. • Find & Replace also lets you configure where in the text to look for matches: "Contains", "Equals To", "Starts With", "Ends With" and "Regular Expression" • Sort children or siblings by key, type, value or sub-key • Edit the elements of a property list by double tapping a key or value. • Open and edit the files created using NSKeyedArchiver without any loss of information • Copy elements as Swift objects • Copy elements as JSON data, both readable and compact JSON • Copy elements as XML, Binary (Base 64 encoded) and OpenStep/ASCII plists • Embed selected elements in array or dictionary • Shift elements to left or right • Move elements up or down by pressing a row and then moving it to the desired location • Resize the columns for better readability by dragging the separator • Open and edit the files created using NSKeyedArchiver without any loss of information • Export files as JSON (compact or readable) and PLIST (XML, Binary, OpenStep/ASCII) • Option, in Settings to choose the default font, along with the font size • Option, in Settings, to enable (or disable) Auto Save • Undo & Redo • Dark mode • Portrait & landscape • Split view and slide over for iPad • Keyboard support if you have an external keyboard connected or use “Universal control” If you're also interested in the Mac version of this app visit https://vdt-labs.com/plist-editor

About

PixelKit

This app offers precise unit conversions for designers and developers, specializing in pixels, inches, and centimeters. It includes tools for screen calculations, typography, and a wide range of supported units for digital and print work.

Highlights
  • Real-time unit conversions
  • Pixel, inch, and centimeter calculations
  • Screen size and PPI calculator
  • Typography scale generator
  • Supports multiple units (px, in, cm, mm, pt, em, rem, vw, DPI, PPI)
  • Conversion history
Features
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PixelKit is the all-in-one toolbox for designers and developers — a precise unit converter plus a full suite of design, print, and dev calculators in one fast, offline app. No account, no ads, no subscription. It started as the ONLY true pixel converter on the App Store — the only app that correctly converts inches to pixels at 1in = 96px. That precision is still the heart of PixelKit, now surrounded by the tools you reach for every day. THE CONVERTER: • Convert across 11 units: pixels, inches, cm, mm, picas, points, em, rem, viewport (vw), DPI, PPI • Real-time, pixel-perfect accuracy with a custom keypad • Conversion history, custom presets, batch convert, compare up to 3, CSV export • Copy all formats at once DESIGN & LAYOUT TOOLS: • Screen Calculator — PPI, retina class, megapixels, dot pitch, aspect ratio from width/height/diagonal • Aspect Ratio Calculator — lock dimensions, common and custom ratios, simplified GCD • Typography Scale Generator — modular type scale with per-step values • Coordinate tools — distance, area, golden ratio, grid alignment, center point PRO TOOLS (one-time unlock): • Print Production — bleed, paper GSM, binding, fold, stack thickness, die-cut • Image Assets — file-size estimation, print DPI, retina @1x/2x/3x, compression, color space (sRGB / Adobe RGB / CMYK) • Animation — frame rate, easing and bezier with code output, motion blur, duration, keyframes • Validation — WCAG AA/AAA contrast, pixel-perfect, platform compliance, print quality • Cross-platform — breakpoints, touch targets, viewport units, responsive typography EXPORT-READY CODE: • Most tools output ready-to-paste CSS and SwiftUI — easing to cubic-bezier(), breakpoints to @media queries, type scales, aspect ratios, and more BUILT TO KEEP: • Unified Recent — every calculation across every tool saved in one list, with favorites • Copy on every result, one tap • System, Light, and Dark mode • Fully offline — no account, no network, no ads ONE-TIME UNLOCK: • $6.99 once unlocks every Pro tool — and all future Pro tools, forever. No subscription. • Restore Purchases supported PERFECT FOR: • UI/UX designers • Web and app developers • Digital and print designers • Design students • Anyone who works in pixels, points, and ratios PixelKit turns the converter you needed into the toolbox you keep. Download it today. LICENSE AND USAGE This application is licensed, not sold, to you by HWY Enigma LLC. Your use of this application is governed by HWY Enigma's Terms of Service: https://hwyenigma.com/terms-of-service PRIVACY POLICY This application does not collect any personal data. Please review our Privacy Policy at https://hwyenigma.com/pixel-policy

Screenshots

PLIST Editor Mobile4 screens
PixelKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PLIST Editor Mobile at 4 against PixelKit's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. PLIST Editor Mobile sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PixelKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PLIST Editor Mobile against 5.0 for PixelKit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
PLIST Editor Mobile versus PixelKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLIST Editor MobilePixelKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#203#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVDT LABS S.R.L.HWY Enigma LLC

Customer experience

PLIST Editor Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PixelKit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PLIST Editor Mobile

One-time2
  • Tip$1.99
  • Premium$4.99
2 purchases

PixelKit

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$6.99

Questions

Is PLIST Editor Mobile free?
PLIST Editor Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelKit free?
PixelKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PLIST Editor Mobile or PixelKit?
PLIST Editor Mobile and PixelKit are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PLIST Editor Mobile or PixelKit have ads?
Neither PLIST Editor Mobile nor PixelKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLIST Editor Mobile or PixelKit?
PLIST Editor Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and PixelKit every 2 months. Most recently, PLIST Editor Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and PixelKit on September 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, PLIST Editor Mobile or PixelKit?
PLIST Editor Mobile currently peaks at #203 in the App Store charts, and PixelKit at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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