# Pixie+ vs Y2K Lab

The clearest difference is rating: Y2K Lab at 5.0 against Pixie+'s 4.5. Y2K Lab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Pixie+'s advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixie+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Y2K Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Y2K Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixie+ has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixie+ ships an update weekly, Y2K Lab fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixie+ | Y2K Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-plus-y2k-digicam/id6774289960/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y2k-lab-ccd-camera-and-editor/id6787309506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ryusei Okamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775109038) | [兵兵 齐](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785247773) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixie+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-plus-y2k-digicam/id6774289960)

Capture photos with an authentic Y2K digicam aesthetic. This app offers 16 free filters, including film stock emulations, and a retro UI. Relive the early 2000s photo style with a simple, nostalgic camera experience.

**Highlights:** 16 free Y2K-inspired filters, Authentic digicam UI with D-pad controls, Optional date stamp overlay, Polaroid-style in-app gallery, Front/rear camera toggle, Save and share photos easily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixie+ Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pixie+ Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


### Y2K Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y2k-lab-ccd-camera-and-editor/id6787309506)

Transform your photos and videos into authentic 2000s digicam memories. Apply realistic CCD grain, dreamy flash, VHS noise, and iconic date stamps. Shoot in real-time or import from your library to achieve a vintage aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Real-time retro camera effects, Import photos and videos, Vintage photo and lo-fi video editing, Iconic 2000s date stamps, Built-in retro album, HD export and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixie+ free?

Pixie+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Y2K Lab free?

Y2K Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixie+ or Y2K Lab?

Y2K Lab is rated higher. Pixie+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Y2K Lab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pixie+ or Y2K Lab have ads?

Pixie+ shows ads; Y2K Lab does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixie+ or Y2K Lab?

Pixie+ ships an update weekly, and Y2K Lab fortnightly. Most recently, Pixie+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Y2K Lab on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*