Comparison

Pixel Art Dev vs Paint Aloha

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

Paint Aloha

Transform your personal photos into unique Hawaiian-themed paint-by-number art. Choose from authentic backdrops and receive a custom design, with optional physical kits delivered to your door. Perfect for creating personalized gifts and relaxing tropical art projects.

Highlights
  • Personalized artwork from photos
  • Hawaiian scene backdrops
  • Custom paint-by-numbers design
  • Order physical paint kits
  • Smart 15-color palette
  • Share creations instantly
Features
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Transform your photos into stunning Hawaiian paint-by-number masterpieces! Bring the Aloha spirit to your art with Paint Aloha - the easiest way to turn your favorite photos into beautiful, paintable canvases featuring iconic Hawaii scenes. WHAT YOU CAN CREATE • Personalized artwork from your family photos • Unique handmade gifts for friends and loved ones • Relaxing paint-by-numbers projects with tropical vibes • Stunning keepsakes featuring 15 authentic Hawaii backdrops HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose any photo from your library 2. Select a beautiful Hawaii backdrop - Diamond Head, North Shore, Lanikai & more 3. Get your custom paint-by-numbers design instantly 4. Order a physical paint kit delivered to your door EVERYTHING YOU NEED Each kit includes a premium canvas, color-matched paints, and quality brushes. No art experience required! FEATURES • Hawaii scene backdrops • Smart 15-color palette matched to your photo • Easy-to-follow numbered painting guides • High-quality canvas generation • Share your creations instantly Whether you're an experienced artist or picking up a brush for the first time, Paint Aloha makes creating beautiful art simple and relaxing. Start your artistic journey to paradise today!

Screenshots

Pixel Art Dev3 screens
Paint Aloha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paint Aloha at none against Pixel Art Dev's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Paint Aloha asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pixel Art Dev against 5.0 for Paint Aloha. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixel Art Dev versus Paint Aloha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art DevPaint Aloha
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin Harris JrSnurfed LLC

Customer experience

Pixel Art Dev

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Paint Aloha

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Art Dev

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$3.99
None

Paint Aloha

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Art Dev free?
Pixel Art Dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paint Aloha free?
Paint Aloha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Dev or Paint Aloha?
Pixel Art Dev and Paint Aloha are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Pixel Art Dev or Paint Aloha have ads?
Neither Pixel Art Dev nor Paint Aloha shows ads.

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