Comparison

Retroize vs Enpixelate

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

Head to head
About

Retroize

Features
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Retroize is an iPhone and iPad video converter that turns your videos into an 8-bit-inspired or retro-styled look and lets you share or save the result as a video file. Choose videos from Photos or Files, then adjust palettes, dithering, working resolution, output FPS, and audio settings in one focused workflow. ■ Retro palettes for different looks Choose from retro PC monochrome and color palettes, handheld-style green, phosphor green, 8-bit-inspired console colors, sepia tone, pink violet, traditional Japanese colors, mineral pigments, indigo dye, fresco earth, and original color. ■ Dithering for texture Select fine grid (Bayer 4x4), wide grid (Bayer 8x8), or soft grain (blue noise). Reduce banding from color reduction and add a classic retro texture. ■ Control resolution and FPS Tune the working scale, output size, and output FPS. Create a classic low-resolution, low-frame-rate feel, or keep a modern resolution while applying palette conversion. ■ One-frame preview Preview a representative frame before export. Check the look as you adjust settings, so it is easier to find the right style. ■ Retro-style audio Keep the original audio, or lower the sample rate for a retro-style sound. ■ iPhone and iPad export Export MP4 video files, then use the system share sheet to save, send, or open the exported video in another app. Note: HDR and wide-color videos are processed as standard-color MP4 files. HDR brightness and wide-color information are not preserved. [Free version and full export] The free version exports the first 10 seconds of each video. Unlock Full Export with an in-app purchase to export the entire video. Export length may also depend on device performance and available storage.

About

Enpixelate

This app allows users to create and manage custom color palettes for dithered images. It offers multiple ways to build palettes, real-time editing, and export options for backup and sharing. Achieve unique retro or pixelated looks with precise creative control.

Highlights
  • Custom color palette creation
  • Dither camera preview
  • Scalable dithering controls
  • Tone and brightness adjustments
  • Palette export as JSON
  • Guided tutorials
Features
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PIXEL CAMERA!!! Enpixelate puts custom color palettes at the center of your dither workflow. Create your own palette in multiple ways: pick colors from photos, add colors from the grid and wheel, edit saved palettes, and reuse them across projects. Export palettes as JSON to back up, share, or move between devices. Then dial in the final look with scalable dithering and tone controls. Features: • Multiple palette-building workflows (photo pick, color grid, color wheel, manual edits) • Save, rename, update, and delete custom palettes • Export palettes as JSON for backup and transfer • Real-time dither camera preview and loaded-photo editing • Scalable dithering controls (grid scale, color count, algorithm, strength) • Tone controls: strength, brightness, contrast, saturation • Save / Delete / Edit post-capture workflow • Optional instant-save camera mode • Guided tutorials (Basic and Advanced) From subtle retro texture to bold pixel graphics, Enpixelate gives you practical creative control from capture to export.

Screenshots

Retroize4 screens
Enpixelate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retroize at Free against Enpixelate's $4.99. Retroize also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Enpixelate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Retroize is free to download; Enpixelate costs $4.99 up front. Retroize sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Enpixelate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Retroize versus Enpixelate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroizeEnpixelate
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNekomimimiBenjamin Kotis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retroize

One-time1
  • Full Export$2.99
None

Enpixelate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retroize free?
Retroize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Enpixelate free?
Enpixelate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retroize or Enpixelate have ads?
Neither Retroize nor Enpixelate shows ads.

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