Comparison

Pixca vs POPPOP

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

Head to head
About

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 sceneryβ€”see 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 filter’s controls to find your favorite look. Compare with the original as you edit, then save your favorites to your photo library.

About

POPPOP

Features
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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 that’s 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

Screenshots

Pixca4 screens
POPPOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pixca versus POPPOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixcaPOPPOP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeongmin LeeNOTEGG Corp.

In-app purchases

None

Pixca

No in-app purchases

None

POPPOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixca free?
Pixca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is POPPOP free?
POPPOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixca or POPPOP have ads?
POPPOP shows ads; Pixca does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixca or POPPOP?
Pixca ships an update every 17 months, and POPPOP every 3 days. Most recently, Pixca was updated on October 2, 2026 and POPPOP on October 7, 2026.

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