CoffeePixel vs PiP Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CoffeePixel
Transform your photos into pixel art with ease. Customize your creations using adjustable pixel sizes, color filters, and retro effects. This app works entirely offline, making it perfect for artists, gamers, and anyone who loves a nostalgic aesthetic.
- Instant photo to pixel art conversion
- Offline use
- Adjustable pixel size
- Color filters
- Retro effects
- Intuitive design
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CoffeePixel transforms any photo into beautiful pixel art in just a few taps. Customize your creations with adjustable pixel size, color filters, and retro effects — no internet required. Whether you’re an artist, gamer, or just love nostalgic aesthetics, CoffeePixel makes it fun and effortless to bring your photos to life in pixel form. Features: • Instant photo-to-pixel-art conversion • Full offline use — your images stay on your device • Adjustable pixel size and color palette • Simple, lightweight, and intuitive design • Perfect for icons, avatars, and creative projects Bring your photos back to the 8-bit era with CoffeePixel — the easiest way to pixelate your world!
PiP Now
Display selected photos as a persistent picture-in-picture window on your screen. Keep reference materials, recipes, or cherished photos visible while using other applications.
- Display photos in a floating PiP window
- Show two photos side-by-side
- Launch directly from share sheets
- Minimalist and intuitive UI
- Privacy-focused on-device processing
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PiP Now - Float photos on your screen ■ What it does PiP Now is a simple app that lets you permanently display selected photos as a picture-in-picture (PiP) window on your screen. Even while using other apps, the photo floats as a small window on your screen, making it useful for: • Working while referencing design materials • Cooking while viewing recipes • Working while checking blueprints or manuals • Keeping photos of loved ones always visible • Using your phone while viewing pet photos • Keeping notes or to-do lists constantly displayed ■ How to Use 1. Tap the “+” button in the center 2. Select 1-2 photos from your photo library 3. Tap “Start PiP” That's all it takes—your chosen photos will float and display on your screen. ■ Handy Features 【Display Two Photos Side-by-Side】 Select two photos to automatically composite them horizontally. Great for comparing images. 【Launch Directly from Share Sheets】 When sharing photos from other apps, just choose “PiP Now” to instantly start PiP display. 【Simple, Beautiful UI】 Minimalist design for intuitive operation. ■ Recommended For • Keeping reference materials constantly visible while working • Cooking while following a recipe • Wanting to always see cherished photos • Using multiple apps simultaneously • Wanting to use your screen efficiently ■ Notes • Uses iOS's built-in Picture-in-Picture feature • Specializes in displaying still images, not videos • You can freely use other apps while PiP is active ■ Privacy • Selected photos are processed only on your device • No data is sent to external servers • Access to your photo library occurs only during selection About Premium Plan PiP Now offers the following subscriptions: • PiP Now Premium (Monthly): $1.99 / month (auto-renewable) • PiP Now Premium (Lifetime): $9.99 (one-time purchase, no auto-renewal) Premium benefits: • Remove all ads • Unlimited combined image saves • Support future development Auto-renewable subscription details: • Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime from Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. • Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pip-now-lp3.vercel.app/privacy-policy/pip-now Make your photos more useful with the simple and easy-to-use PiP Now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CoffeePixel at 5.0 against PiP Now's 4.0. CoffeePixel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). PiP Now's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. PiP Now sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CoffeePixel asks for nothing beyond the download.
CoffeePixel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | CoffeePixel | PiP Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruno Hamed Zayed | Shun Kurauchi |
Customer experience
CoffeePixel
PiP Now
In-app purchases
CoffeePixel
No in-app purchases
PiP Now
- Ad-Free Monthly$1.991 Month
- Ad-Free Lifetime$9.99








