# PixelLab vs Open Camera

The clearest difference is rating: PixelLab at 4.4 against Open Camera's 1.9. PixelLab also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1K vs 16). Open Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelLab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Open Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

PixelLab holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixelLab has 1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of PixelLab's written reviews are positive against 0% of Open Camera's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelLab | Open Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixellab-text-photo-editor/id6757263162/reviews)** | [1.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-camera/id6775231010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **42.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 45 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/808581339) | [MAX EVANS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896516210) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixellab-text-photo-editor/id6757263162)

Easily add text, stickers, emojis, and shapes to your photos. Customize designs with various fonts, 3D effects, and text styles. Save and export high-resolution images without needing an account.

**Highlights:** Add text, stickers, emojis, and shapes, Extensive font library, Multiple text styles (3D, curve, shadow), Drawing and shape tools, Save and reopen projects, High-resolution image export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | per 7 days |


### Open Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-camera/id6775231010)

This pro camera application provides full manual controls for capturing high-quality photos and videos. Enhance your shots with features like HDR, exposure adjustments, zoom, timers, and grid overlays. Easily select resolutions and switch flash modes for professional-level results.

**Highlights:** Full manual controls, HDR support, Exposure adjustment, Zoom functionality, Timer options, Grid overlays, Resolution selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelLab free?

PixelLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Open Camera free?

Open Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PixelLab or Open Camera?

PixelLab is rated higher. PixelLab averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Open Camera averages 1.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do PixelLab or Open Camera have ads?

Both PixelLab and Open Camera show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*