Comparison

Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas vs myKando Pixel

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas

Features
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Create pixel art with ease. Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas is a pixel art editor that lets you draw on grids from 8x8 to 128x128. With 5 drawing tools, a 64-color palette, and up to 3 layers, you can create everything from retro game sprites to modern pixel art. FLEXIBLE CANVAS SIZES Choose from 8x8, 16x16, 32x32, 64x64, or 128x128 grids (128x128 is unlockable). Pick the right size for tiny icons or detailed pixel art. 5 DRAWING TOOLS Pencil, eraser, flood fill, line, and rectangle tools. Intuitive controls let you draw exactly what you envision. COLOR PALETTE 64 built-in colors plus custom color support. Find the perfect shade for your creations. LAYER SUPPORT Up to 3 layers for separating elements like backgrounds and characters. Enables professional pixel art workflows. SYMMETRY MODES Horizontal and vertical mirror modes for efficient symmetric designs. Perfect for characters and patterns. TRANSPARENT PNG EXPORT Export finished art as transparent PNG files with adjustable scale. Use them as stickers, icons, social media avatars, and more. REFERENCE IMAGE IMPORT Import images as underlays for tracing. Easily convert your favorite illustrations into pixel art. GALLERY MANAGEMENT Save your artwork to the gallery for easy access, editing, and sharing. PINCH ZOOM & PAN Two-finger zoom and pan for precise dot placement on any canvas size.

About

myKando Pixel

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Pixel by pixel to artwork. myKando Pixel is your creative break โ€“ free, ad-free, and works offline. Screens, feeds, interruptions all day. Pixel is the opposite: calm, focus, zero pressure. Just paint and lose track of time. FOUR MODES โ€“ ONE FOR EVERY MOOD - Free pixeling: Blank canvas, your colors, your idea - Templates: Coloring designs in multiple difficulty levels - Guided mode: Color-by-numbers for relaxed pixeling - Photo to pixel: Upload a photo and watch it turn into pixel art TOOLS - Pencil, fill, eraser, eyedropper - Zoom, pan, toggle the grid - Undo and redo - PNG export for every finished piece YOUR GALLERY All your work in one place. Mark favorites, continue works in progress, share finished pieces. Synced across all your devices โ€“ iPhone and iPad. LEVELS & PROGRESS Each completed project levels you up. Unlock new palettes, larger grids, additional modes. Streak counter for daily pixeling. No time pressure, no leaderboards โ€“ just you and your next pixel. OFFLINE-READY Pixel on the train, on a plane, in the woods. The internet can wait. Your work is saved locally and syncs as soon as you are back online. FREE & AD-FREE No ads. No in-app purchases. No trackers. Period. PRIVACY Your account works for all myKando apps. Data is encrypted and stored on servers in Europe. Delete your account anytime. LIGHT & DARK MODE Easy-on-the-eyes design, exactly the way you like it. PART OF myKando One account, all apps: Family, Lists, Pixel, Ideas. For everyone who needs a break from doomscrolling. For kids 8+, hobby artists, commuters, anyone seeking a moment of mindfulness. For anyone who just wants to create something small and beautiful again.

Screenshots

Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas4 screens
myKando Pixel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myKando Pixel at none against Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas's 1. myKando Pixel also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. myKando Pixel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas versus myKando Pixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art Maker PixelCanvasmyKando Pixel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotake ShojiSteffen Schmutterer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas

One-time1
  • Hide Ads & Support$1.99
None

myKando Pixel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas free?
Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myKando Pixel free?
myKando Pixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas or myKando Pixel have ads?
Pixel Art Maker PixelCanvas shows ads; myKando Pixel does not.

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