Comparison

Simpli Pic vs PixieDust | Creator Studio

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

Head to head
About

Simpli Pic

Features
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Simpli Pic.com is a place to discover and connect and interact with friends and find new friends, share content and discover new content such as photos and videos, Members can share on an easy to use active wall. simplipic.com has private settings for all users for all profile pages and for our active wall and messages.

About

PixieDust | Creator Studio

Enhance your photos and videos with a wide array of beauty filters, AR effects, and editing tools. Experiment with digital makeup, trendy presets, and AI-powered retouching to express your unique style and add a touch of magic to your content.

Highlights
  • AR filters and lenses
  • Digital makeup and beauty effects
  • AI-powered photo retouching
  • Trendy presets and artistic styles
  • Instant camera for photos and videos
Features
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Transform your selfies and elevate your creativity with PixieDust Creator Studio! Discover a world of makeup, beauty filters, and photo editing tools that let you express yourself like never before. Try Facetune-style retouching, FaceApp-inspired effects, and Snow-like AR filters to enhance your look instantly. Experiment with trendy presets, artistic transformations, and character effects designed by top creators like Paige Piskin. Whether you're perfecting your glam, exploring fantasy styles, or adding a touch of magic to your photos, PixieDust has everything you need! PIXIEDUST FEATURES - Instant Camera: Open PixieDust and start snapping right away—just tap for a photo or press and hold for video. - Filters & Lenses: Play with an ever-growing library of beauty filters, digital makeup, and AR effects. - Photo Editing Magic: Retouch, refine, and enhance with AI-powered tools for that flawless finish. - Trendy Presets & Styles: Get inspired with custom presets that bring out your unique aesthetic. Sprinkle a little magic into every moment! For a full description of our privacy practices, please see our Privacy Policy. http://PixieDustapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Simpli Pic4 screens
PixieDust | Creator Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simpli Pic at none against PixieDust | Creator Studio's 2. PixieDust | Creator Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. PixieDust | Creator Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simpli Pic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simpli Pic ships an update every 4 days, PixieDust | Creator Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simpli Pic versus PixieDust | Creator Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpli PicPixieDust | Creator Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB79 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFrancesco PillininiFAM Networks, LLC.

In-app purchases

None

Simpli Pic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PixieDust | Creator Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Membership - Annual$12.001 Year

Questions

Is Simpli Pic free?
Simpli Pic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PixieDust | Creator Studio free?
PixieDust | Creator Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simpli Pic or PixieDust | Creator Studio have ads?
Simpli Pic shows ads; PixieDust | Creator Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Simpli Pic or PixieDust | Creator Studio?
Simpli Pic ships an update every 4 days, and PixieDust | Creator Studio weekly. Most recently, Simpli Pic was updated on November 8, 2026 and PixieDust | Creator Studio on November 4, 2026.

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