Comparison

PxPad vs Amit Draws Pixels

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

Head to head
About

PxPad

Create pixel art and game sprites with a powerful native editor for iOS. Offers a full suite of tools, layers, and export options for retro art enthusiasts and game developers.

Highlights
  • Brush, eraser, fill, select, move, eyedropper tools
  • Layers and undo/redo functionality
  • Zoom, pan, and rotate gestures
  • Image import and export (PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, ICO, PX)
  • iCloud integration and Files app previews
  • Dark mode and left-handed mode
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Create stunning pixel art with PxPad, a powerful native sprite editor built for iOS. Perfect for game developers, artists, and retro art enthusiasts. Features • Brush, eraser, fill, select, move, and eyedropper tools • Undo / redo feature • Zoom / pan / rotate gestures • Layers • Image imports • iCloud integration • Files app icon previews • Dark mode • Export PNG / JPG / GIF / WebP / ICO / PX • Canvas resizing • Haptics • Full color picker • Left handed mode • Sample files • 41 Languages With native iOS features such as iCloud, iOS sharing and previews in the Files app, PxPad is the best pixel art editor for drawing your retro art, game graphics and sprite sheets. Shortcuts and gestures • 2 finger tap: Undo • 3 finger tap: Redo • 2 finger pan: Pan view • 2 finger pinch: Zoom view • 2 finger rotate: Rotate canvas • Swipe gesture on folder previews, in the grid view, to cycle through previews. • Drag eyedropper onto canvas to activate with one gesture. Notes • When editing, an orange circle by the file name indicates the file is unsaved. Green indicates auto-save. Red indicates error. • Import .px files by moving them into the PxPad folder (see Settings). If you like PxPad, please let me know in a review! I will consider iPad or macOS versions. Thank you, Andy (The Developer) License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Amit Draws Pixels

Features
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Here's the updated description: Create beautiful pixel art with Amit Draws Pixels - a simple, powerful, and completely free pixel art editor for iOS and Mac. Why the name Amit Draws Pixels? I wrote this app for my daughter Amit who loves to draw pixel art. This app does not contain any ads, tracking, or in-app purchases at all — there's a tip jar if you want :) FEATURES: Multiple layers with opacity control Intuitive drawing tools: Pencil, Eraser, and Fill Shape tools: Draw perfect pixel lines, rectangles, and circles Mirror drawing: Horizontal, vertical, or 4-way symmetry Gradients: Paint with smooth two-color gradients in four directions Paste or import any image as a pixel layer — in full color, grayscale, or outline Outline tracing: Detect edges from any image and use them as a drawing guide Custom color picker with preset palette Transform tools: Flip, rotate, and shift your art Canvas sizes from 8×8 up to 128×128 Works beautifully with the Liquid Glass native design iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac QuickLook previews for your drawing files Unlimited undo/redo Document-based — create and manage multiple drawings Export your creations No ads, no subscriptions, completely free! 100% free, forever. Your creativity is unlimited. SUPPORT THE APP: Love Amit Draws Pixels? Consider leaving a tip to support continued development!

Screenshots

PxPad4 screens
Amit Draws Pixels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PxPad at none against Amit Draws Pixels's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Amit Draws Pixels sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PxPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PxPad versus Amit Draws Pixels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPxPadAmit Draws Pixels
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew MoloneyUri Nachmias

In-app purchases

None

PxPad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Amit Draws Pixels

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is PxPad free?
PxPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amit Draws Pixels free?
Amit Draws Pixels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PxPad or Amit Draws Pixels have ads?
Neither PxPad nor Amit Draws Pixels shows ads.

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