Comparison

PxPad vs Mosaic Pixel Studio

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

Mosaic Pixel Studio

Features
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Mosaic is a focused pixel-art studio built for sprite artists, hobbyists, and retro game enthusiasts. A clean canvas, a tight palette, and the tools you actually use — all on a single stage. No clutter, no popups, no upsells. KEY FEATURES • Crisp pixel canvas with snap-to-grid drawing • Curated palettes inspired by classic 8-bit and 16-bit eras • Multiple project support — start, save, and revisit • Lightweight library to organize every sprite you make • Designed-from-scratch dark mode that protects the eye • 100% offline — no accounts, no tracking, no cloud sync DESIGNED FOR PIXEL ARTISTS Whether you are sketching a sprite, prototyping a tile, or just doodling on the bus, Mosaic stays out of the way and lets the pixels speak. PRIVACY No tracking. No accounts. Your artwork stays on your device.

Screenshots

PxPad4 screens
Mosaic Pixel Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PxPad at 3 against Mosaic Pixel Studio's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PxPad versus Mosaic Pixel Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPxPadMosaic Pixel Studio
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
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew MoloneyLinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

None

PxPad

No in-app purchases

None

Mosaic Pixel Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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