Auto Pixelate vs RuinFilter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Pixelate
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Simple and easy auto pixelation. Use it before uploading to SNS. - Automatic face recognition - Tap to exclude some of recognized areas - Pixelate recognized areas - Modify with handwriting pixelation - Save the processed photo to photo library
RuinFilter
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Pick a photo. Watch buildings crumble into ruins. 6 filters turn everyday scenery into post-apocalyptic wastelands, ancient ruins, or haunted sites. Shoot with your camera and process on the spot. - Abandoned: Sepia tones, faded time-stopped atmosphere - Overgrown: Nature reclaiming civilization - Post-Apocalypse: High contrast, cinematic devastation - Ancient Ruin: Warm stone, weathered by centuries - Haunted: Cold blue, spine-chilling darkness - Industrial: Rust and dust, decayed factory memories Long press to compare before/after. Save and share with one tap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RuinFilter at every 2 days against Auto Pixelate's every 2 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.
Auto Pixelate ships an update every 2 months, RuinFilter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto Pixelate | RuinFilter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mooseok Bahng | satoshi amasaki |
In-app purchases
Auto Pixelate
No in-app purchases
RuinFilter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Auto Pixelate free?
Is RuinFilter free?
Do Auto Pixelate or RuinFilter have ads?
Which is updated more often, Auto Pixelate or RuinFilter?
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