# DuoArt vs Pixmity

The clearest difference is rating: Pixmity at 5.0 against DuoArt's 2.9. Pixmity also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). DuoArt's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DuoArt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Pixmity sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixmity holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DuoArt has 230 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DuoArt ships an update fortnightly, Pixmity weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DuoArt | Pixmity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duoart-lockscreen-drawing/id6504831207/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixmity/id6754220814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 1.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nazarii Vovk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723889767) | [Almoutaser Almajali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460441627) |

## What reviewers say

### DuoArt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duoart-lockscreen-drawing/id6504831207)

Collaborate on art in real-time with another user. Create drawing rooms, invite friends, and draw simultaneously on a shared canvas. Features include a lockscreen illusion for creative surprises and a history to revert to previous versions.

**Highlights:** Real-time collaborative drawing, Create and join drawing rooms, Lockscreen illusion effect, Multiple drawing tools, Drawing history and versioning

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment to use basic features
- 🤔 Confusing and difficult to use
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- ⚠️ Potential scam


### Pixmity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixmity/id6754220814)

An 18+ pixel social world for adults to connect, create, and play. Explore unique servers, enjoy mini-games, and customize your avatar in a calm, ad-free environment. Earn in-game currency through play and daily rewards.

**Highlights:** 18+ pixel social world, Explore unique servers, Play mini-games, Avatar customization, Earn coins and stars, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18 Auras + 3 Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Auras | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Unlimited Nudges | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8 Auras + 1 Bonus | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days Unlimited Plays | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DuoArt free?

DuoArt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixmity free?

Pixmity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DuoArt or Pixmity?

Pixmity is rated higher. DuoArt averages 2.9 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Pixmity averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DuoArt or Pixmity have ads?

Neither DuoArt nor Pixmity shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DuoArt or Pixmity?

DuoArt ships an update fortnightly, and Pixmity weekly. Most recently, DuoArt was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pixmity on October 15, 2026.

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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.*