Comparison

Pixel vs CuteSticker:From Image | Video

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

Head to head
About

Pixel

Transform your photos into 90s video game style pixel art with this retro-inspired camera. It focuses on creative play and nostalgic aesthetics over precision, offering authentic pixelation and vintage effects for a unique visual experience.

Highlights
  • 90s video game style pixel art
  • Live photo dithering
  • Import and apply retro effects
  • Pixelated distortion and grain
  • Analog-style noise and lofi textures
  • No internet or logins required
Features
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Pixel is a retro-inspired digital camera that transforms everyday photos into 90s video game style pixel art. This camera is not about precision. It's about rekindling the sense of play that gets lost in today’s world of overly perfect, sanitized photography. By stripping away resolution, Pixel lets you see everyday subjects in a new way. Shoot live photos with real dithering, crunchy low-res pixelation and vintage charm or import any picture from your library and instantly apply authentic retro effects. Transform selfies, pets, landscapes with pixelated distortion, nostalgic grain, analog-style noise, lofi textures and soft sharpening artifacts that feel genuinely 1990s (without exaggeration). Rediscover the joy of lo-fi photography: shoot in the moment or import existing images for dreamy aesthetic feeds, childhood nostalgia vibes, lo-fi social content or pure fun with friends. No internet required, no logins, no paywalls - just pure creative freedom wherever you go. Grab your phone, disappear into the 90s and dither away whenever inspiration strikes. The retro magic is always ready when you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CuteSticker:From Image | Video

Easily create custom stickers from your photos, videos, or Live Photos by automatically removing backgrounds. This offline tool allows for batch processing, naming, and customization of sticker borders and frames. Enjoy interactive home screen effects with your creations.

Highlights
  • Real-time background cutout
  • Supports images, Live Photos, and videos
  • Offline processing
  • Batch sticker creation
  • Sticker naming and search
  • Customizable borders and frames
  • Home screen motion effects
Features
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This app is a powerful tool for real-time cutout of images, videos, or Live Photos to remove backgrounds and generate stickers.** **This app has no in-app purchases, no monthly/quarterly/yearly subscriptions, and no ads.** **Core features include:** 1. **No internet connection required** – Uses Apple's Vision technology for real-time cutout to generate cute stickers. Supports images, Live Photos, and videos, with batch processing. 2. **Supports sticker naming** – Quickly find stickers with fuzzy search. 3. **Supports setting sticker border color and size.** 4. **Supports adding beautiful frames to stickers** – Includes outer frames, inner frames, and color customization. 5. **Motion sensing on the home screen** – Stickers will tilt and follow the angle of your phone. **More rich features are coming soon. If you need any specific features, feel free to provide feedback.**

Screenshots

Pixel4 screens
CuteSticker:From Image | Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel at 5.0 against CuteSticker:From Image | Video's 3.8. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel ships an update every 8 days, CuteSticker:From Image | Video weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pixel versus CuteSticker:From Image | Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelCuteSticker:From Image | Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn FridayShenzhen Anyukang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Pixel

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CuteSticker:From Image | Video

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pixel

No in-app purchases

None

CuteSticker:From Image | Video

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel free?
Pixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CuteSticker:From Image | Video free?
CuteSticker:From Image | Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel or CuteSticker:From Image | Video?
Pixel is rated higher. Pixel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CuteSticker:From Image | Video averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Pixel or CuteSticker:From Image | Video have ads?
Neither Pixel nor CuteSticker:From Image | Video shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel or CuteSticker:From Image | Video?
Pixel ships an update every 8 days, and CuteSticker:From Image | Video weekly. Most recently, Pixel was updated on October 31, 2026 and CuteSticker:From Image | Video on October 31, 2026.

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