Comparison

PhotoBorder+ vs Pixmo

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

Head to head
About

PhotoBorder+

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PhotoBorder+ is fast, focused, and private. Frame your photos for Instagram posts or stories, or spread a panoramic shot across a swipeable carousel. Just open, frame, and save. Two frame sizes. Two backgrounds. Done. Choose POST (4:5) or STORY (9:16), pick white or black, and save. Your bordered photo exports at full 1080px width with original EXIF metadata preserved for social media. Panorama Carousels Spread a panoramic photo across up to 10 Instagram carousel slides. Each slide exports at 1080 x 1350 — perfectly aligned so your photo flows seamlessly as viewers swipe. Photos save in order, ready to upload. Add borders right from the Photos app Select a photo, tap Share, choose PhotoBorder+. Pick your frame and background, then save — all without leaving the Photos app. No app switching needed. Tiny app. Big results. PhotoBorder+ is under 1 MB. It loads instantly, does its job, and gets out of the way. Built for photographers No bloated feature lists. No color wheels, stickers, or text tools. Just clean, consistent borders for photographers who want their work presented simply. 100% private. No exceptions. PhotoBorder+ runs entirely on your device. No cloud, no uploads, no accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your photos never leave your phone. Buy once. Own forever. No subscriptions. No ads. No in-app purchases. One payment, every feature, every update. Universal app One purchase works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The interface adapts to each screen — thumb-friendly on iPhone, spacious on iPad and Mac.

About

Pixmo

Features
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Pixmo is a creative tool for turning photos into pixel art and perler bead patterns — all powered by algorithms, no AI required. Pixel Art Mode: • Two superpixel algorithms: Uniform segmentation & Smart Edge detection • Real-time parameter tuning: detail level, shape regularity, region size • Optional boundary display with 8 color choices • 5 built-in color palettes: GameBoy, NES, Pastel, Grayscale, Sunset — plus auto color extraction • Before/after comparison with pinch-to-zoom • One-tap save to Photos or share to social media Perler Bead Mode (New in 2.0): • Converts photos into printable perler bead charts • Full MARD 221-color palette with OKLab perceptual color matching • Interactive color selection — tap any bead type to highlight its positions • Adjustable pegboard width & height (5–60 beads) with boundary guides • Grid display toggle for clean viewingPerfect for: retro game-style avatars, social media pixel art, crafting perler bead designs, and exploring creative possibilities with pixel aesthetics.

Screenshots

PhotoBorder+4 screens
Pixmo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixmo at every 2 days against PhotoBorder+'s monthly. PhotoBorder+'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoBorder+ ships an update monthly, Pixmo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PhotoBorder+ versus Pixmo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoBorder+Pixmo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig Stubing洪 刘

In-app purchases

None

PhotoBorder+

No in-app purchases

None

Pixmo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoBorder+ free?
PhotoBorder+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixmo free?
Pixmo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhotoBorder+ or Pixmo have ads?
Neither PhotoBorder+ nor Pixmo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotoBorder+ or Pixmo?
PhotoBorder+ ships an update monthly, and Pixmo every 2 days. Most recently, PhotoBorder+ was updated on September 10, 2026 and Pixmo on June 25, 2026.

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