Comparison

Pixelate vs Quick Draw

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

Head to head
About

Pixelate

Create unique pixel art using a wide range of shapes like hearts, stars, and musical notes. Resize graphics, set grid lines for alignment, and export high-definition images with or without grids. Save your creations or share them directly to social media.

Highlights
  • Generate pixel art with various shapes
  • Resize graphics and set grid lines
  • Toggle grid lines for alignment
  • High-definition export
  • Save to photo album
  • Share on social media
Features
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Pixelate is a pixel maker that can use a variety of shapes to generate pixel art. 【The main function】 Pixelate your photos with a variety of shapes, including circles, rectangles, hearts, stars, moons, maple leaves, flames, musical notes, suns and more. Graphics can be resized and grid lines can be set to help you align them, and the grid lines can be toggled. High-definition export supports export with and without grid lines. You can save the generated pixel art to the photo album or share it on social media. No ads, all features unlocked, essential for pixel maker.

About

Quick Draw

Transform your device into an AR projector to trace any image onto surfaces like walls or canvases. Anchor images in 3D space and adjust them for seamless drawing. Ideal for artists, educators, and families looking to simplify the tracing process.

Highlights
  • AR image projection
  • LiDAR anchoring
  • Adjustable opacity
  • Scale designs instantly
  • Works on any surface
  • Universal iPhone/iPad app
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful AR tracing projector. Project any image onto a wall, canvas, or sidewalk — no grid lines, no bulky projector, just your screen and your imagination. One-time purchase — no ads, no subscriptions. How it works 1. Tag – Choose any photo and tap your surface. QuickDraw AR locks it in 3-D space using advanced ARKit and LiDAR precision on iPhone Pro and iPad Pro. 2. Tweak – Pinch, rotate, and move to size your reference exactly where you want it. Adjust opacity so your lines stay visible without blocking your view. 3. Trace – Draw naturally while your image stays perfectly anchored — even when you move or step back. Key features * LiDAR-powered precision for rock-solid image anchoring on iPhone Pro & iPad Pro * Works anywhere — walls, sidewalks, canvases, whiteboards, classroom posters * Instantly scale designs—from small sketches to giant murals * Use any photo on your device * Universal purchase — works on both iPhone and iPad * 100% Ad-free. Zero subscriptions. Buy once, create forever. Who’s it for * Parents and kids tracing chalk art or coloring pages * Teachers projecting diagrams or maps in class * Chalk and street artists scaling up sketches outdoors * Muralists and sign painters planning complex layouts * Anyone who loves to draw — faster and easier Why Quick Draw AR? Go from idea to outline in minutes, not hours. QuickDraw AR keeps your reference image steady so you can focus on what matters—the fun of creating. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure, fast tracing magic.

Screenshots

Pixelate4 screens
Quick Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixelate at every 9 days against Quick Draw's every 3 months. Pixelate also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Quick Draw's advantage is chart position (#16 vs #200). On price, review sentiment, 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

Pixelate costs $0.99 and Quick Draw $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixelate ships an update every 9 days, Quick Draw every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Pixelate versus Quick Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelateQuick Draw
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating—4.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#200#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer国庆 裘Aaron Jones

Customer experience

Pixelate

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Quick Draw

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Pixelate

No in-app purchases

None

Quick Draw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixelate free?
Pixelate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick Draw free?
Quick Draw costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixelate or Quick Draw have ads?
Neither Pixelate nor Quick Draw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixelate or Quick Draw?
Pixelate ships an update every 9 days, and Quick Draw every 3 months. Most recently, Pixelate was updated on October 13, 2026 and Quick Draw on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pixelate or Quick Draw?
Pixelate currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and Quick Draw at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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