Comparison

Pixmo vs FaceLock

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

Head to head
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.

About

FaceLock

Features
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Record sharper selfie videos with the back camera, even when you cannot see the screen. FaceLock uses on-device face tracking and haptic guidance to help keep your face centered while you shoot. BACK CAMERA SELFIE VIDEO - Shoot with the higher-quality rear camera - Capture better detail and low-light video - Stop guessing where to aim HAPTIC FRAMING - Hold your phone with the back camera facing you - Feel pulses when FaceLock finds your face - Follow gentle haptic cues as you drift left, right, closer, or farther away - Quiet feedback means you are framed and ready DESIGNED FOR EYES-FREE RECORDING - Record without audio prompts bleeding into your video - Keep your face centered for vlogs, updates, and self-tapes - Simple camera controls built for quick solo recording PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Face tracking happens on device - No account required - No tracking and no ads Frame yourself by feel with FaceLock. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pixmo4 screens
FaceLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pixmo at 18.6 against FaceLock's 26.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pixmo versus FaceLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixmoFaceLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer洪 刘Alejandro Pacheco

In-app purchases

None

Pixmo

No in-app purchases

None

FaceLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixmo free?
Pixmo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FaceLock free?
FaceLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixmo or FaceLock have ads?
Neither Pixmo nor FaceLock shows ads.

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