Image to Pixel vs Pixelize Me
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Pixelize Me
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Pixelize turns any photo into real pixel art: authentic retro palettes, true dithering and a live preview that updates as you tweak. Pick a photo, then pick a look. Game Boy Camera, PICO-8, NES sprite, 1-bit Mac, CRT arcade: every style renders on your own photo before you tap it. Fine-tune pixel size, palette, dithering and tone, then export a crisp PNG or an animated GIF. REAL PIXELS, NOT A BLUR FILTER Pixelize snaps your photo to an actual pixel grid and maps every pixel to a real palette. Export at 1× for game sprites and pixel-art references, or up to 4K for prints and wallpapers. 50 RETRO PALETTES • Consoles: NES, Sega Master System, PICO-8, Sweetie 16 • Handhelds: Game Boy and its variants, Virtual Boy • Computers: Commodore 64, CGA, Apple II, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Amstrad CPC • Moods: Vaporwave, Cyberpunk, Synthwave, Thermal, Risograph and more • Palette Studio: build and save your own SMART PALETTE Let Pixelize pick the 4 to 32 colors that best represent your photo, for pixel art that still looks like the original. 6 DITHERING STYLES Floyd-Steinberg, Atkinson, two Bayer matrices, blue noise and halftone, with adjustable strength: the patterns that gave 8-bit and 16-bit art its texture. 18 ONE-TAP STYLES Game Boy Camera, PICO-8, NES Sprite, 1-bit Mac, C64 Demo, CRT Arcade, Vaporwave, Newspaper, Sticker, Thermal, Poster and more. ANIMATED GIFS Export a "pixel reveal" GIF that resolves from chunky blocks into your finished art. Made for chats and socials. STICKERS AND EFFECTS Remove the background for a transparent sticker, add a die-cut border, cel-shaded outlines and CRT scanlines. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your device. Photos are never uploaded, there is no account, and the editor works offline. FREE, WITH OPTIONAL PRO The editor, 25 classic palettes and 10 styles are free, with ads. Pixelize Pro adds Smart Palette, 25 more palettes, 8 Pro styles, 4K export, GIFs without the watermark and unlimited custom palettes, and removes all ads. Pixelize Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription: pay once and keep it. To get it back on a new device or after reinstalling, tap Restore purchases in Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pixel.chinesepowered.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Image to Pixel at none against Pixelize Me's shown. Pixelize Me's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, 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.
Image to Pixel ships an update every 3 months, Pixelize Me every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Image to Pixel | Pixelize Me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 帆 张 | Nelson Lai |
In-app purchases
Image to Pixel
No in-app purchases
Pixelize Me
No in-app purchases
Questions
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