Comparison

Handpix vs MURO

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

MURO

Features
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MURO 是一款现代化的创意画框工作室应用,支持将照片放入逼真的环境场景中,配备真实的光影效果、阴影、自定义画框和现代手势交互。 功能特点: • 程序化场景:9 种环境(画廊、博物馆、工作室、咖啡馆、客厅、阁楼、卧室、走廊、露台),全部使用 SwiftUI 绘制 • 视差倾斜:画框作品随设备运动产生微妙的 3D 倾斜效果 • 画框深度渲染:逼真的凹陷深度和光影效果 • 自定义画框:样式、宽度、哑光、内斜边和玻璃反光 • 手绘签名:触摸绘制或文字签名 • 持久化:项目和照片在应用重启后保留 • 现代手势交互:拖拽移动、捏合缩放、旋转,双击重置 • 时段调节:从黎明到夜晚重新调校场景 • 批量处理:场景+画框模板批量渲染 • 高分辨率导出:PNG/JPEG,最高 4096 像素

Screenshots

Handpix4 screens
MURO4 screens

Verdict

The call

Handpix and MURO are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Handpix versus MURO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandpixMURO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer寻 刘国峰 刘

In-app purchases

None

Handpix

No in-app purchases

None

MURO

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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