Comparison

Pixel Art Converter vs Hex Scan

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Art Converter

Effortlessly transform your photos into pixel art with adjustable scales and diverse color palettes. This app offers real-time previews and saves creations directly to your device, making it ideal for artists and retro enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Transform photos into pixel art
  • Adjustable pixelation scale
  • 20+ color palettes
  • Real-time preview
  • Save to photo library
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Pixel Art Converter transforms your photos into beautiful pixel art masterpieces with just a few simple taps. Whether you're a digital artist, game developer, or just love the retro aesthetic, our app makes creating pixel art effortless and fun. KEY FEATURES: • Transform any photo into pixel art instantly • Adjust pixelation scale (1-50) for precise control • Choose from 20 stunning color palettes including Resurrect64, Endesga32, Fantasy, Gold, Retro, and more • "Original" mode preserves your photo's colors while applying pixelation • Real-time preview as you adjust settings • Save your creations directly to your photo library • Beautiful, intuitive interface optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Dedicated layouts for iPad in both portrait and landscape orientations PERFECT FOR: • Creating unique social media posts • Designing retro-style game assets • Digital art projects • Adding a nostalgic touch to your favorite photos • Experimenting with different artistic styles Our powerful pixelation engine processes everything locally on your device, ensuring your photos remain private and secure. The simple, clean interface makes it easy for anyone to create stunning pixel art, regardless of artistic experience. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: • Pixelation Monthly Subscription: 1.99 USD per month • Pixelation Yearly Subscription: 9.99 USD per year • Subscription is optional and not required to use the basic features of the app • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time by going to your Apple ID Account Settings. If auto-renewal is turned off, your subscription will expire at the end of the current billing period • No refunds will be provided for the active subscription period if canceled before the subscription ends Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/eed15514-ea09-464e-ad05-06c629ac47d9 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Pixel Art Converter today and discover how easy it is to transform your photos into pixel art masterpieces!

About

Hex Scan

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A minimalist design utility that gives you the hex code of any color you point your camera at.

Screenshots

Pixel Art Converter4 screens
Hex Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex Scan at none against Pixel Art Converter's 2. Hex Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pixel Art Converter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price 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. Pixel Art Converter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hex Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Art Converter versus Hex Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art ConverterHex Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHon Ching LiStella Drinkwater

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Art Converter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Hex Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Art Converter free?
Pixel Art Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Scan free?
Hex Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Art Converter or Hex Scan have ads?
Pixel Art Converter shows ads; Hex Scan does not.

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