Comparison

Blocks Camera vs Pixelize

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

Head to head
About

Blocks Camera

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Blocks camera turns your view into pixel world! With various color filters and pixel densities, you can create fun and interesting photos.

About

Pixelize

Features
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Transform your photos into stunning pixel art with Pixelize! Capture or import any image and instantly apply retro-inspired pixel art styles with real-time preview. CHOOSE FROM 9 UNIQUE STYLES • Classic — Traditional square pixel art • Hex Grid — Hexagonal pixel pattern • Mosaic — Crystal mosaic tiles • Pointillism — Dot-based artistic style • Neon Outline — Glowing edge detection • Halftone — Print-style dot screen • Comic — Bold comic book effect • Thermal — Heat map visualization • Circle Grid — Circular pixel pattern RETRO COLOR PALETTES Apply iconic color palettes from classic gaming systems: • Game Boy — 4-shade green • CGA — Retro PC colors • PICO-8 — 16-color fantasy console • Commodore 64 — Classic 16 colors • NES — Nintendo palette • SNES — Super Nintendo palette FINE-TUNE YOUR ART • Adjust block size, color levels, saturation, contrast, and edge intensity • Toggle dithering for authentic retro look • Subject isolation to focus effects on the main subject • Live preview — see changes in real time • Before/after comparison SAVE & SHARE • Save and load custom presets • Export to craft formats (cross-stitch, crochet, LEGO) • Share your creations directly from the app Whether you are a pixel art enthusiast, retro gaming fan, or craft maker, Pixelize gives you the tools to create beautiful pixel art from any photo.

Screenshots

Blocks Camera3 screens
Pixelize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pixelize at Free against Blocks Camera's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Pixelize is free to download; Blocks Camera costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Blocks Camera versus Pixelize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocks CameraPixelize
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer(optional.is)Thanh Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Blocks Camera

No in-app purchases

None

Pixelize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blocks Camera free?
Blocks Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixelize free?
Pixelize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blocks Camera or Pixelize have ads?
Neither Blocks Camera nor Pixelize shows ads.

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