Pixca vs POPPOP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 friendβs expression, your favorite pet, todayβs sceneryβsee the same photo in a whole new way with every filter. Discover new ways to play with 7 filters β’ Mosaic β Turn everyday life into blocks of color. Adjust pixel size and opacity to suit your style. β’ Retro β Colors inspired by classic games. Choose between Color and Mono to set the mood. β’ Pocket LCD β Dots inspired by nostalgic handheld screens. Try them in mint or white. β’ Paper Scan β Rough print textures and bold black-and-white contrast for a receipt-inspired look. β’ Dots β Tiny dots come together to give your photos a fresh perspective. β’ Crosses β Fill your photos with distinctive cross-shaped patterns. β’ ASCII β Watch characters come together to form a picture. Small and detailed, or big and blocky. Slide to adjust pixel size and explore each filterβs controls to find your favorite look. Compare with the original as you edit, then save your favorites to your photo library.
POPPOP
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POP-POP, a photo effects app that automatically adds cute shapes and stickers to your pictures, is officially here! Import a photo into POP-POP, and it automatically detects the person or subject. Create eye-catching visuals with charming emojis flowing gently along the outlines. Customize your stickers, add matching text, and mix in your favorite emojis. You can save your creations not just as still images, but as short animated videos ready to share directly to Instagram and TikTok. Decorating with POP-POP emojis instantly turns ordinary daily snaps into something adorable. Mix and match animations and items to craft a one-of-a-kind image thatβs uniquely yours! How to Use [1] Import a photo from your album and watch the outline automatically wrap around your subject. [2] Fine-tune your vibe using the Spread, Density, Size, and Speed sliders. [3] Beyond the default hearts, stars, and emojis, add cut-out stickers copied from your phone or custom text. [4] Tap save, and a video with dreamy, moving effects will be saved straight to your gallery! Q&A / Support Email: ask.notegg@gmail.com Website: www.notegg.co.kr Instagram: @notegg.co.kr
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pixca at none against POPPOP's shown. POPPOP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, POPPOP every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixca | POPPOP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seongmin Lee | NOTEGG Corp. |
In-app purchases
Pixca
No in-app purchases
POPPOP
No in-app purchases









