Comparison

PixCraft vs AstroPixel

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

Head to head
About

PixCraft

Design pixel art and perler bead patterns with a versatile editor. Convert photos to pixel art, use templates, and export designs as images or PDF patterns. Supports multiple languages and offers intuitive tools for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Customizable canvas sizes
  • Photo to pixel art conversion
  • Perler bead color palette
  • Layer management
  • Export as image or PDF pattern
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Design, convert, and build fuse bead patterns in one offline-first app. PixCraft helps you move from idea to finished bead project with less friction: - Create custom Hama and perler-style patterns from scratch - Convert photos into editable pixel bead layouts - Browse rich color palettes with trusted bead counts - Follow color-by-color build guidance while crafting - Export images and project files for sharing or printing Made for hobbyists, makers, parents, teachers, and anyone who wants practical bead pattern tools instead of a social feed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pixcraft.pages.dev/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://pixcraft.pages.dev/en/privacy/

About

AstroPixel

Features
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AstroPixel ist ein Pixel-Editor für iPhone und iPad. Zeichne Sprites, Icons und kleine Animationen genau dort, wo deine Ideen entstehen – komplett offline und ohne Konto. DEIN LAYOUT, DEIN WORKFLOW Verschiebe die Bedienelemente dorthin, wo sie für deine Hand am besten erreichbar sind. Werkzeug und Farbe können zusammen auf frei belegbaren Steckplätzen liegen. ZEICHNEN UND ANIMIEREN • Ebenen und mehrere Frames • Zwiebelhaut für flüssige Animationen • Eigene Farbpaletten • Füllwerkzeug, Formen, Symmetrie und Pixel-Perfect-Hilfen • Rückgängig und Wiederholen • Anpassbare Arbeitsfläche und Werkzeugleiste IMPORT UND EXPORT Öffne Pixelgrafiken und Aseprite-Dateien. Exportiere deine Arbeit als PNG, JPEG, GIF, Sprite-Sheet, Aseprite, OpenRaster oder im AstroPixel-Projektformat. PRIVAT VON GRUND AUF AstroPixel enthält kein Tracking, keine Werbung und kein Benutzerkonto. Deine Projekte bleiben lokal auf deinem Gerät, bis du sie selbst exportierst oder teilst.

Screenshots

PixCraft4 screens
AstroPixel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AstroPixel at none against PixCraft's 3. On price, ads, device support 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. PixCraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AstroPixel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
PixCraft versus AstroPixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixCraftAstroPixel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer亚娟 秦Philipp Andre Marti Rathgeb

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PixCraft

Subscriptions2
  • PixCraft Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PixCraft Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PixCraft Pro Lifetime$3.99
None

AstroPixel

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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