Comparison

Pixel Art Dev vs Simple Pixel Art

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

Simple Pixel Art

Features
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Create pixel art easily on your phone. Choose from canvas sizes ranging from 16x16 to 512x512 and create pixel art that fits your style and needs. With a simple and intuitive interface, plus support for layers, image import, and a variety of editing tools, the app is suitable for both beginners and users who want more control over their pixel art. Export your creations in formats such as PNG and PDF, making it easy to use your pixel art for social media icons, game assets, illustrations, design materials, and more. ■ Features ・Easy Pixel Art Creation A simple and intuitive UI / UX makes it easy to create pixel art directly on your phone. ・Flexible Canvas Sizes Choose from canvas sizes ranging from 16x16 to 512x512. Select the size that best fits the pixel art you want to create. ・Powerful Editing Tools Draw and edit pixel by pixel. Create detailed pixel art easily with intuitive editing tools. ・Image Import Import images saved on your phone and edit them as pixel art. This is useful when you want to create artwork based on an existing image. ・Layer Support Manage your artwork using multiple layers. Edit individual parts separately to make more complex pixel art easier to create. ・PNG / PDF Export Export your pixel art in formats such as PNG and PDF. Save your creations or use them in other apps and projects. ・Dark Mode Dark mode is supported for a more comfortable editing experience, especially at night. ■ Great For ・Creating pixel art ・Creating game characters ・Creating game assets ・Creating social media icons ・Creating avatars ・Creating illustration assets ・Creating retro game-style artwork ・Creating original characters ・Creating pixel art from imported images If you are looking for a simple way to create pixel art on your phone, give it a try.

Screenshots

Pixel Art Dev3 screens
Simple Pixel Art4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Simple Pixel Art at 3 against Pixel Art Dev's 1. Simple Pixel Art also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Simple Pixel Art sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixel Art Dev versus Simple Pixel Art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art DevSimple Pixel Art
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin Harris JrYUKI TANAIKE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Art Dev

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$3.99
2 purchases

Simple Pixel Art

Subscriptions2
  • Pixel Art Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pixel Art Pro (Annual)$18.001 Year

Questions

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

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