Pixel Art Dev vs FlossDraft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Small canvas focus
- Retro game art creation
- Streamlined interface
- Pixel graphics editor
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A pixel art editor with a focus on small canvas sizes used in retro game development.
FlossDraft
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Turn a favorite photo or an empty grid into a cross-stitch pattern you can inspect, edit and keep. PREVIEW BEFORE YOU PAY Choose the stitch dimensions, fabric count, thread brand and maximum number of colors. FlossDraft builds the complete pattern on your device so you can review the grid and material impact before unlocking premium export. EDIT THE STITCHES THAT MATTER - Draw or erase individual stitches - Use horizontal and vertical symmetry - Work with named, visible and lockable layers - Add text, lines, rectangles and ellipses - Undo and redo changes - Zoom across patterns from 20 to 300 stitches per side REAL THREAD PALETTES Map reduced colors to curated DMC or Anchor thread references. Check symbol, thread code, name and stitch usage in the materials summary. USEFUL EXPORTS The one-time FlossDraft Lifetime purchase unlocks: - Printable PDF pattern and materials legend - PNG preview with symbols and thread legend - OXS pattern for compatible cross-stitch tools A portable FlossDraft project archive remains free, so you can back up your work before purchasing. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Photo conversion happens locally. The source photo is discarded after conversion. Saved patterns stay on your device unless you explicitly export and share them. Product analytics and session replay may capture visible text, images and pattern content and associate it with a device or session for app analytics. This data is not used for cross-app tracking or advertising. See the Privacy Policy for details. No account. No subscription. See the full editable pattern first. Terms of Use: https://flossdraft.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://flossdraft.com/privacy/
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Verdict
Pixel Art Dev and FlossDraft 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
Both are free to download. Pixel Art Dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlossDraft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pixel Art Dev | FlossDraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Harris Jr | Phi Truong Nguyen |
In-app purchases
Pixel Art Dev
- Pro Mode$3.99
FlossDraft
- FlossDraft Lifetime$24.99
