Loops by Pixelfed vs Pixelix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loops by Pixelfed
Create and discover short videos on a decentralized network. Enjoy authentic content without ads, tracking, or algorithmic manipulation. Take control of your social media experience.
- Create short videos
- Discover videos
- Federated network
- No ads
- No tracking
- Authentic content
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Create and discover short videos in a federated network that puts you in control. No ads, no tracking, no manipulative algorithms — just authentic content from real people.
Pixelix
This app offers a user-friendly interface for the federated image-sharing social network Pixelfed. Easily connect to your instance, upload photos, and browse your feed. It provides a streamlined experience for sharing and discovering visual content.
- Intuitive Pixelfed interface
- Connect to Pixelfed instances
- Direct photo uploads
- Streamlined feed browsing
- Visual content discovery
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Pixelix is an open source client for the Fediverse photo sharing platforms Pixelfed and Vernissage. - Material Design - Multi-accounts support - Dark and light theme - Profile settings - Home / local / global timelines - Trending posts, trending hashtags, trending profiles - Custom app icons - Post templates - Open source
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Loops by Pixelfed at free against Pixelix's paid. Loops by Pixelfed also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 60%). On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loops by Pixelfed | Pixelix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniel Supernault | Daniel Hiebeler |
Customer experience
Loops by Pixelfed
Pixelix
In-app purchases
Loops by Pixelfed
No in-app purchases
Pixelix
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Loops by Pixelfed free?
Is Pixelix free?
Do Loops by Pixelfed or Pixelix have ads?
Which is updated more often, Loops by Pixelfed or Pixelix?
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