Comparison

Pixel Art Dev vs Spryt

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Art Dev

Create pixel art for retro games on a small canvas. This editor is designed for efficient development of pixel graphics with a focus on retro aesthetics. It offers a streamlined experience for artists and game developers.

Highlights
  • Small canvas focus
  • Retro game art creation
  • Streamlined interface
  • Pixel graphics editor
Features
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A pixel art editor with a focus on small canvas sizes used in retro game development.

About

Spryt

Features
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Spryt is the pixel art editor built for creators. Whether you're designing game sprites, retro icons, or animated pixel art — Spryt gives you everything you need. DRAW WITH POWERFUL TOOLS • Pencil, eraser, fill bucket, and eyedropper • Selection tool to move and rearrange pixels • Mirror mode for instant symmetry (horizontal, vertical, or both) • Undo and redo every stroke ANIMATE FRAME BY FRAME • Create frame-by-frame animations • Multiple layers per frame with visibility controls • Adjustable FPS from 1 to 30 • Preview your animation in real time TEMPLATES FOR EVERY SIZE • Ready-made templates for 8x8, 16x16, 32x32, and 64x64 grids • Pixel characters, hearts, swords, mushrooms, castles, and more • Jump right in or start from scratch EXPORT & SHARE • Export frames as high-resolution PNG • Export animations as GIF • Export sprite sheets for game development • Share directly to social media 12 ANIMATED THEMES • A different animated background every day • Ocean, Space, Forest, Sakura, Arctic, Volcano, Underwater, Retro Arcade, Haunted, Thunderstorm, Campfire, and Galaxy • Choose your favorite or let it rotate automatically SPRYT PRO • Unlock 32x32 and 64x64 canvases • Unlimited animation frames and layers • GIF export • All templates • Custom color picker • iCloud sync across all your devices Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pixel Art Dev3 screens
Spryt4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pixel Art Dev and Spryt are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pixel Art Dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spryt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pixel Art Dev versus Spryt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art DevSpryt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin Harris JrTyler Berndt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Art Dev

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$3.99
2 purchases

Spryt

Subscriptions2
  • Spryt Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Spryt Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixel Art Dev free?
Pixel Art Dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spryt free?
Spryt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Art Dev or Spryt have ads?
Neither Pixel Art Dev nor Spryt shows ads.

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