Comparison

PxPad vs Draw and Doodle

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 for iPhone, iPad and Mac. 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 • Multiple artboards in one document • Image imports • iCloud integration • Files app icon previews • Dark mode • Export PNG / JPG / GIF / WebP / ICO / PX • Export multiple artboards at once • Canvas resizing • Full color picker • Haptics • Apple Pencil support on compatible iPads • Left-handed mode • Sample files • 41 Languages Create retro art, game graphics and sprite sheets across iPhone, iPad and Mac, with iCloud integration, native sharing and file previews. Touch shortcuts and gestures • Double-tap with the brush to fill an area (enable in Settings). • Press and hold on the canvas while using the brush, eraser or fill tool to pick a color. • 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 briefly confirms a successful save. Red indicates a save error. • Import .px files by moving them into the PxPad folder (see Settings). If you like PxPad, please let me know in a review! Thank you, Andy (The Developer) License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Draw and Doodle

Transform your screen into a canvas of dancing particles with every touch. This app offers a variety of particle effects, shapes, and color options to create unique, magical artwork. Enjoy a distraction-free creative experience with stunning backgrounds and a paint mode for saving your designs.

Highlights
  • Interactive particle effects
  • Variety of shapes and styles
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Stunning background themes
  • Paint mode for saving artwork
  • No ads or distractions
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Turn every touch into magic! PlayPad is a delightful drawing app where your fingers create beautiful particle effects that dance across the screen. DRAW WITH PARTICLES Tap and drag to release bursts of colorful particles. Watch them float, fall, explode, or swirl toward the center. Every touch creates something unique. SHAPES & STYLES - Circles, stars, hearts, and sparkles - Lightning bolts, diamonds, and snowflakes - Fiery particles that glow COLOR YOUR WAY - Rainbow mode for automatic color shifting - Warm and cool color palettes - Neon colors that pop - Pick any custom color STUNNING BACKGROUNDS - Solid colors or dark gradients - Underwater and cosmic themes - Rainbow flow effects - Use your own photos PAINT MODE Keep your creations on screen. Draw lines, add particles, and save your artwork to Photos. Perfect for creative play, relaxation, or keeping little hands entertained. No ads. No distractions. Just pure creative fun.

Screenshots

PxPad4 screens
Draw and Doodle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PxPad at 5.0 against Draw and Doodle's 2.3. Draw and Doodle's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PxPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PxPad ships an update fortnightly, Draw and Doodle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PxPad versus Draw and Doodle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPxPadDraw and Doodle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew MoloneyPeter Minwegen

Customer experience

PxPad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Draw and Doodle

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

PxPad

No in-app purchases

None

Draw and Doodle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PxPad free?
PxPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Draw and Doodle free?
Draw and Doodle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PxPad or Draw and Doodle?
PxPad is rated higher. PxPad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Draw and Doodle averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do PxPad or Draw and Doodle have ads?
Neither PxPad nor Draw and Doodle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PxPad or Draw and Doodle?
PxPad ships an update fortnightly, and Draw and Doodle every 3 weeks. Most recently, PxPad was updated on October 30, 2026 and Draw and Doodle on November 5, 2026.

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