Comparison

Handpix vs Pixelia

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

Head to head
About

Handpix

Features
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Core Features: [Professional Drawing Tools] An eraser that removes by color block, a paint bucket with drag-to-fill, one-tap outlining, and line, rectangle, and ellipse tools that make every stroke effortless. The lasso tool lets you cut, copy, paste, select all, or invert a selection — and paste across layers or even across canvases. Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal symmetry axes mean you never have to draw a mirrored pattern twice. [Layer Management] Full multi-layer drawing with one-tap clear, duplicate, and focus mode for every layer. [Handy Gestures] Two-finger undo, three-finger redo, and the "Magic Cube" — a floating widget that toggles color codes and replays your creation process. [Ironing-Effect Preview] Preview six realistic ironing finishes: full melt (no-hole), bath-mitt texture, towel texture, coarse glitter, fine glitter, and linen. [One-Tap Pixelization] Turn photos and cartoon images into pixel art in a single tap, with your choice of style and target color count. [All-in-One Share Image Studio] Create social-media-ready images right inside the app — swap backgrounds, add pattern shadows, and more. [Fully Customizable Pattern Export] Major and minor grid lines, ruler colors, color card styles, signature and text watermarks, mirrored output, and export-by-color — tune everything until it's exactly how you want it. [iCloud Cross-Device Creating] Your work syncs in real time between iPad and iPhone via iCloud. [Built-in Pegboard] Import smart PDF patterns, .handpix files, or your in-app projects — then build bead by bead, sorted by color code or split into 10×10 sections. [Who Is It For?] - Pattern designers: draw efficiently, preview the finished look, export social covers, and share patterns in multiple formats. - Bead hobbyists: turn your avatar, pet, favorite artwork, or original characters into bead patterns. - Bead and craft shops: design, adjust, and deliver ready-to-build patterns for your customers. Supports Apple Pencil and touch. Long-press anywhere to discover 130+ features! Handpix — the professional pixel artist's choice. Privacy Policy: https://handpix.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pixelia

Transform photos into fuse bead patterns with intelligent color matching and automatic bead calculation. Offers advanced editing tools for pixel-level adjustments and supports various bead brand palettes. Explore a community of shared designs.

Highlights
  • Photo to fuse bead pattern conversion
  • Automatic bead quantity calculation
  • Advanced pixel editing tools
  • Real-time image comparison
  • Export high-resolution patterns
  • Support for multiple bead brand palettes
  • Fuse bead community gallery
Features
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Create Professional Fuse Bead Patterns in One Tap * Instantly convert any photo into a professional fuse bead pattern with intelligent color matching. * Automatically calculate the number of beads required for each color. Advanced Editing Tools * Edit individual pixels with precision or modify multiple pixels at once using area selection. * Compare your design with the original image in real time for accurate color matching. * Export high-resolution fuse bead patterns. * Seamlessly switch between popular fuse bead brand color palettes. Fuse Bead Community * Explore a growing collection of high-quality fuse bead patterns created by experienced artists and contributors. Perfect For * Creating personalized fuse bead designs for crafts. * Generating creative ideas for family and kids’ DIY activities. * Designing original pixel art. * Assisting with cross-stitch, diamond painting, and other grid-based craft projects. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Handpix4 screens
Pixelia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handpix at none against Pixelia's 3. On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Pixelia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Handpix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Handpix versus Pixelia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandpixPixelia
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer寻 刘Xiamen Xingmai Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Handpix

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixelia

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$12.99

Questions

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

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