Comparison

Image to Particles vs Pixel Stretch Pro

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

Head to head
About

Image to Particles

Features
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Turn your images into interactive particles. Import a photo and instantly transform it into thousands of glowing points. Touch the screen to scatter the image, adjust particle density and depth, switch between image-based and stylized color modes, and use camera hand tracking to pull the particle field apart in real time. Interactive Image Particles is built for quick visual experiments, animated photo effects, live visual play, and creative image transformations. Start with a sample image or bring in your own photo, then shape the result with responsive controls designed for motion, glow, and depth. Features: - Transform photos into interactive particle art - Import your own images - Touch and drag to scatter particles - Control particles with hand gestures - Adjust particle density, depth, and size - Choose image color, ember glow, aqua glow, or silver glow - Use built-in sample visuals for instant experimentation Good for photo effects, particle art, interactive visuals, image effects, creative tools, gesture-controlled art, glowing wallpapers, and visualizers.

About

Pixel Stretch Pro

Transform your photos into vibrant, pixel-stretched art with a simple yet powerful tool. Easily create abstract waves, smooth color trails, and bold visuals from any image. Perfect for creators seeking eye-catching edits without complex design software.

Highlights
  • Create pixel stretch art
  • Sample and stretch custom colors
  • Shape stretches with custom paths
  • High-quality image saving
  • Local device processing
  • Access recent creations
Features
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Pixel Stretch Pro turns your photos into vivid color-wave edits with a clean, simple pixel stretch effect. Choose a photo, place the stretch, bend the wave, and create a bold visual in seconds. Pixel Stretch Pro is made for creators who want modern, eye-catching edits without complicated tools or heavy design apps. Create smooth color trails, dramatic curves, abstract waves, and trend-ready visuals from portraits, action shots, landscapes, product photos, and everyday moments. What you can do: - Pick any photo from your library - Sample the exact colors you want to stretch - Pull the stretch in a straight line or shape it with a custom path - Keep the original photo untouched - Save finished edits at high quality - Reopen your recent saved creations from the gallery Pixel Stretch Pro is designed to feel simple on the surface and capable when you start editing. There are no templates to fight, no generated filler, and no complicated timeline. You choose the colors, direction, and shape of the stretch. Use it for: - Pixel stretch art - Color pull effects - Abstract photo edits - Glitch-inspired visuals - Posters and wallpapers - Social posts and profile images Your edits stay under your control. The app works directly with the photo you choose and saves the finished image back to your library when you are done. ---- Pixel Stretch Pro operates entirely locally on your device. It does not collect, store, or transmit any data or information. All photo-related processing is performed within the device. User privacy is Pixel Stretch Pro's top priority; we respect the confidentiality of your data. Privacy Policy: https://pixelstretchapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Image to Particles4 screens
Pixel Stretch Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image to Particles at none against Pixel Stretch Pro's 3. Image to Particles also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Pixel Stretch Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Image to Particles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Image to Particles versus Pixel Stretch Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage to ParticlesPixel Stretch Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliot WilliamsEmre ERTUNC

In-app purchases

None

Image to Particles

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel Stretch Pro

One-time3
  • 5 Stretches$1.99
  • 10 Stretches$2.99
  • 25 Stretches$5.99

Questions

Is Image to Particles free?
Image to Particles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Stretch Pro free?
Pixel Stretch Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Image to Particles or Pixel Stretch Pro have ads?
Neither Image to Particles nor Pixel Stretch Pro shows ads.

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