Comparison

MarkBy vs Pixora

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

Head to head
About

MarkBy

Features
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Give every photograph its own elegant master presentation. MarkBy is a premium EXIF photo border and watermark designer built for photographers, mobile enthusiasts, and social media creators. Instantly read and display your camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, date, and GPS) in beautiful, gallery-quality layouts. Transform raw images into professional, signed works of art that capture attention on Instagram, Pinterest, and other platforms. --- 【 KEY FEATURES 】 β–Ά Automatic EXIF Parser & Metadata Viewer Instantly extracts exposure parameters from your photos. Need manual adjustment? Customize the shutter speed, aperture, camera name, and lens model with easeβ€”perfect for scanned film or custom layouts. β–Ά 16 Vector Camera Logos Preloaded Beautifully rendered vector logos for Sony, Leica, Hasselblad, Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, DJI, Apple, Ricoh, Panasonic, Olympus, Sigma, Insta360, GoPro, and Phase One. Freely adjust logo size to fit any frame configuration. β–Ά 8 Exquisite Border Styles Choose the perfect framing for your work: β€’ [Classic Bottom] The photographer's favorite metadata layout. β€’ [Polaroid Frame] Nostalgic instant photo styling. β€’ [Top/Bottom Magazine] Artistic editorial look with double bars. β€’ [Film Strip] Film sprocket holes for retro analog aesthetics. β€’ [Cinematic Letterbox] Wide-screen aspect ratio with deep bars. β€’ [Side Panel] Clean vertical bar layout, perfect for landscape shots. β€’ [Overlay] Subtle watermark stamped directly on your photo. β€’ [Minimal Corner] Clean parameters tucked neatly into corner spots. β–Ά Smart Color Sampler (Dopamine Palette) Automatically extract the dominant colors from your photo and apply them as custom gradient or solid backgrounds. Match the border's mood to the photo's palette in one tap. β–Ά Custom Logo Import with Background Remover Upload your own logo, signature, or stamp. MarkBy features a built-in background removal tool to clean up your transparent png or watermark for clean overlays. β–Ά Social Media Optimized Aspect Ratios Export your photos perfectly cropped or fitted for popular platforms. Choose from 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 9:16 (Stories/Reels), 16:9, or 21:9. β–Ά Pro-Grade Batch Exporting Save time by processing dozens of photos at once. Customize one preset, apply it to your entire batch, and export them simultaneously. β–Ά 100% Offline & Private We value your privacy. All metadata reading, image framing, and background removals are performed locally on your device. No internet connection required, and no data leaves your phone. --- Whether you want to present your shots like a gallery-hung masterpiece or create eye-catching social media posts, MarkBy is your ultimate photography companion. Download MarkBy today and showcase your photos with the style they deserve!

About

Pixora

Features
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Turn photos, sketches, or a few words into custom stickers. Make matching stickers for couples and friends, a mini-me from your selfie, or a new look for your favorite pet. Explore styles and choose the details you love, including outfits, poses, and expressions. Create six-sticker sets with your own messages, customize their finishes, and organize favorites in sticker collections. Send your saved stickers right from Messages, share them as images, or preview them in AR on a supported device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MarkBy4 screens
Pixora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MarkBy at none against Pixora's 4. Pixora's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixora sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MarkBy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarkBy ships an update every 5 days, Pixora every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MarkBy versus Pixora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkByPixora
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size76 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHouma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd.Andrew Huang

In-app purchases

None

MarkBy

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pixora

Subscriptions2
  • Pixora Plus$1.991 Month
  • Pixora Pro$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • 30 Pixora Image Credits$1.99
  • 100 Pixora Image Credits$4.99

Questions

Is MarkBy free?
MarkBy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixora free?
Pixora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MarkBy or Pixora have ads?
Neither MarkBy nor Pixora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarkBy or Pixora?
MarkBy ships an update every 5 days, and Pixora every 2 days. Most recently, MarkBy was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pixora on October 19, 2026.

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