Pixca vs Image to Pixel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixca
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Turn familiar scenes into moments from a retro game. Transform everyday moments into pixels with Pixca. Preview effects live as you shoot, or give photos from your library a fresh look. A friend’s expression, your favorite pet, today’s scenery—see the same photo in a whole new way with every filter. Discover new ways to play with 7 filters • Mosaic — Turn everyday life into blocks of color. Adjust pixel size and opacity to suit your style. • Retro — Colors inspired by classic games. Choose between Color and Mono to set the mood. • Pocket LCD — Dots inspired by nostalgic handheld screens. Try them in mint or white. • Paper Scan — Rough print textures and bold black-and-white contrast for a receipt-inspired look. • Dots — Tiny dots come together to give your photos a fresh perspective. • Crosses — Fill your photos with distinctive cross-shaped patterns. • ASCII — Watch characters come together to form a picture. Small and detailed, or big and blocky. Slide to adjust pixel size and explore each filter’s controls to find your favorite look. Compare with the original as you edit, then save your favorites to your photo library.
Image to Pixel
Transform your photos into retro pixel art with various artistic styles. This app offers a simple yet creative way to generate unique images for social media or personal use, requiring no artistic skill. Enjoy an ad-free experience with on-device processing for privacy.
- Convert photos to pixel art
- Multiple artistic styles (Classic, Sepia, Noir, Cyberpunk, Gameboy)
- Simple interface
- No artistic skills required
- On-device processing
- Ad-free experience
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Turn ordinary photos into nostalgic pixel masterpieces instantly! Our pixel converter offers a perfect blend of simplicity and artistic control, letting you create unique retro-style images with just a few taps. Choose from Classic, Sepia, Noir, Cyberpunk, or Gameboy styles to express your creativity. Perfect for social media posts, gaming avatars, or just rediscovering the charm of pixel aesthetics. No artistic skills required – our intelligent algorithm handles the complex transformation while you control the look. Experience the joy of turning modern photos into pixel art that evokes the golden age of 8-bit design. Minimal, elegant interface with zero ads and no hidden purchases. Your privacy matters – all processing happens on your device with no data collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Image to Pixel at every 3 months against Pixca's every 17 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Pixca ships an update every 17 months, Image to Pixel every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixca | Image to Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seongmin Lee | 帆 张 |
In-app purchases
Pixca
No in-app purchases
Image to Pixel
No in-app purchases









