Comparison

PixelCompass vs DarklingNotebook

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

Head to head

About

PixelCompass

Features

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PixelCompass is a professional image processing toolbox designed for creative workers and photography enthusiasts. Combining deep sea blue and coral orange design language, it brings a calm yet vibrant user experience.

About

DarklingNotebook

Features

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DarklingNotebook is a dark-themed note-taking app designed for creative workers and writing enthusiasts. Capture fleeting inspirations in the darkness, record every precious thought, and make writing a pleasure. With a pure dark design style, it protects your eyes and keeps you comfortable during late-night creative sessions.

Screenshots

PixelCompass4 screens

DarklingNotebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DarklingNotebook at none against PixelCompass's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelCompass ships an update every 3 weeks, DarklingNotebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

PixelCompass versus DarklingNotebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PixelCompass	DarklingNotebook
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	67 MB	70 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	海洋唐	雪莲张

In-app purchases

None

PixelCompass

No in-app purchases

None

DarklingNotebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixelCompass free?

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

Is DarklingNotebook free?

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

Do PixelCompass or DarklingNotebook have ads?

PixelCompass shows ads; DarklingNotebook does not.

Which is updated more often, PixelCompass or DarklingNotebook?

PixelCompass ships an update every 3 weeks, and DarklingNotebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, PixelCompass was updated on September 25, 2026 and DarklingNotebook on September 27, 2026.