Comparison

PxPad vs CasPixel

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

CasPixel

Features
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Welcome to CasPixel — a fun and friendly pixel art studio for kids, beginners, and anyone who loves to create! Draw your own pixel pictures, make awesome animations, and bring your ideas to life one square at a time. CasPixel is simple to start, but packed with powerful tools as your skills grow. Why you will love CasPixel Easy tap-and-drag drawing Bright color tools and kid-friendly layout Smooth animation timeline Export your art to PNG and GIF Import photos and turn them into pixel art Draw with confidence CasPixel gives you the tools you need to make great art: Pen, eraser, fill bucket, line tool Brush size controls and brush shape options Mirror drawing (left/right and up/down) Fast undo and redo Selection tools for moving and editing parts of your art Animate your art Make your drawings move with simple frame-by-frame animation: Add, duplicate, delete, and reorder frames Set custom frame timing Play and preview your animation instantly Onion skin mode to see frames before and after Export animated GIFs to share with friends and family Smart creative features Import a photo and convert it to pixel art Choose conversion styles like clean, soft, or dithered Save projects and continue later Works great on iPhone and iPad Mac Catalyst support for desktop-style use Built for younger creators CasPixel uses clear labels, simple controls, and helpful guidance so kids can create without stress. It is designed to feel playful, safe, and fun. Whether you are making a game character, a cute pet, a retro icon, or your first animation, CasPixel helps you make something you are proud of. Start drawing. Start animating. Start creating with CasPixel!

Screenshots

PxPad4 screens
CasPixel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CasPixel at 16.0 against PxPad's 18.5. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PxPad versus CasPixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPxPadCasPixel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew MoloneyJONATHAN RICHARD NICE

In-app purchases

None

PxPad

No in-app purchases

None

CasPixel

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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