Comparison

Pixel Art Dev vs CoconutBoard

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

CoconutBoard

Features
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A full-featured drawing app built for precision and flexibility. Switch between freehand sketching and a pixel-perfect grid mode for detailed, block-based artwork. Use multiple brush types including pencil, brush, marker, and an eraser with smooth circular precision. Adjust stroke size up to 100 for fine lines or bold strokes, and work fluidly with zoom and pan support. Designed for both quick sketches and structured pixel art, all in one streamlined canvas. Made by William.V

Screenshots

Pixel Art Dev3 screens
CoconutBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoconutBoard at none against Pixel Art Dev's 1. 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. Pixel Art Dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CoconutBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pixel Art Dev versus CoconutBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art DevCoconutBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin Harris JrNorthwest Kansas Technical College

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Art Dev

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$3.99
None

CoconutBoard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Art Dev free?
Pixel Art Dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoconutBoard free?
CoconutBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Art Dev or CoconutBoard have ads?
Neither Pixel Art Dev nor CoconutBoard shows ads.

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