# Tessellate vs PixelMaster

The clearest difference is rating: Tessellate at 5.0 against PixelMaster's 3.0. Tessellate also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). PixelMaster's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tessellate costs $0.49 and PixelMaster $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tessellate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Tessellate ships an update fortnightly, PixelMaster every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tessellate | PixelMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.49 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessellate/id6473245834/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmaster-image-pixelator/id6502478442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #164 | **#65** |
| Size | 0 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sam Gillard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621664837) | [辉章 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687027088) |

## What reviewers say

### Tessellate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessellate/id6473245834)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Easily create intricate tiling patterns from your existing images. This tool allows you to split, flip, and preview your designs to achieve seamless, repeating artwork. Perfect for artists looking to generate unique visual compositions.

**Highlights:** One tap tessellation, Preview mode for results, Customizable split guides, Seamless image export, Iterative design process

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PixelMaster

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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 Tessellate free?

Tessellate costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PixelMaster free?

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

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

Tessellate is rated higher. Tessellate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PixelMaster averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tessellate or PixelMaster have ads?

Neither Tessellate nor PixelMaster shows ads.

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

Tessellate ships an update fortnightly, and PixelMaster every 8 months. Most recently, Tessellate was updated on September 20, 2026 and PixelMaster on September 9, 2026.

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

Tessellate currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and PixelMaster at #65. 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.*