Comparison

Pixel vs Tinnkle

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

Head to head
About

Pixel

Features
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Your photo, turned into a pattern you can actually make. Pixela turns any picture into a crisp pixel grid with a tidy color palette and a printable chart — so you can recreate it however you like: • Perler / Hama beads — get the bead-by-bead layout for your next fuse-bead art. • Cross-stitch & embroidery — symbols per color and a printable chart to stitch from. • Knitting & crochet — color-work charts (intarsia, tapestry, C2C, jacquard): one square per stitch/block. • Quilting & patchwork — each pixel becomes a fabric square. • Pixel art, sprites & icons — turn a photo or your own drawing/sketch into true pixels with a controlled palette; export a clean PNG. • Event & stadium mosaics — plan "pixel performances" and card stunts, seat by seat, sized in meters. • Wall decor & murals — set the centimeters per tile and get the real wall size to paint or tile. • LEGO & brick mosaics — each pixel is one brick on the baseplate. • LED matrices & low-res screens — a pixel map to wire or program each LED. • Gifts & keepsakes — turn a pet, a portrait, or a logo into a handmade piece. • Drawings, coloring pages & templates — a ready-made grid to trace, color, or hand off. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Pick a photo — Pixela builds the pattern in seconds. • Control the look — set the number of columns and palette colors with live sliders. • Color symbols — every color gets a letter so it's easy to follow (great for color-vision needs). • Printable PDF — a clean legend plus the full symbol chart, ready to print or share. • Export a clean PNG — the pure pixel art with no grid or symbols, ready to use as a sprite, sticker, or poster. • Real thread colors — see the nearest DMC floss for every color, and swap any color for the one you prefer. • Real finished size at any scale — stitches (Aida), beads, or big tiles; shown in cm or meters, so you can size a wall mural or a whole stadium mosaic. • Track your progress — mark finished cells and watch your % climb. • Pinch to zoom, tap "1:1" to see the whole thing — built for big, detailed pieces. • Works offline — everything is processed on your device. Your photos never leave it. FAIR PRICING Unlock everything with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, ever. Private by design: your photos are processed on-device and are never uploaded.

About

Tinnkle

Transform pixel art or images into crochet patterns with an intuitive editor and AI generation. Track your progress row-by-row with interactive guides and find real-world yarn matches. Export your designs as printable PDFs or digital annotations.

Highlights
  • Pixel art editor
  • Image to pattern conversion
  • AI pattern generation
  • Interactive crochet mode
  • Smart color matching
  • PDF and PNG exports
Features
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Tinnkle is the ultimate workspace for crochet enthusiasts, designed to turn any pixel art or image into a beautiful crochet pattern. Whether you are a fan of C2C, Graphgan, or Tapestry crochet, Tinnkle provides the tools you need to create, track, and export your designs with ease. Key Features: Draw & Pixelate: Create your own pixel art from scratch with our intuitive editor (up to 200x200), or import your favorite photos and watch Tinnkle turn them into high-quality crochet patterns instantly. Unique Crochet Mode: Stop losing track of your stitches! Our interactive "Crochet Mode" guides you row-by-row with a clear stitch counter and progress tracking. Perfect for complex Flat, Round, C2C, and Modular projects. AI-Powered Creativity: Simply describe your idea, and let our AI generate unique, crochetable patterns for you. From cute amigurumi concepts to intricate tapestry designs. Smart Color Matching: Use the Yarn & DMC Color Finder to match your design with real-world threads. We provide the best DMC match and yarn brand suggestions based on your photos. Professional Exports: Export your work as printable PDF charts or digital PNG annotations. Your exports include detailed text descriptions, stitch counts, and full DMC color legends. Why Choose Tinnkle? Intuitive interface designed by crafters, for crafters. Support for multiple crochet techniques (C2C, Flat, Round, Modular). Global community patterns and video tutorials. Regular updates with new features and UI refinements. Membership Info: Membership is a one-time purchase — 1 month or 1 year, no auto-renewal, no hidden charges. Unlock extra AI generations and advanced features. Questions or feedback? Contact us: support@tinnkle.com

Screenshots

Pixel4 screens
Tinnkle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixel at every 4 days against Tinnkle's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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. Pixel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tinnkle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel ships an update every 4 days, Tinnkle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pixel versus Tinnkle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelTinnkle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbraham Munguia明政 李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel

One-time1
  • Pixel-A Pro$4.99
7 purchases

Tinnkle

One-time7
  • 100 Credits Pack$1.00
  • Tinnkle Premium (2 Weeks)$3.00
  • 320 Credits Pack$3.00
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  • Tinnkle Premium (Monthly)$4.00
  • Tinnkle Premium (2 Months)$7.00
  • 1050 Credits Pack$10.00
  • Tinnkle Premium (Yearly)$26.00

Questions

Is Pixel free?
Pixel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinnkle free?
Tinnkle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel or Tinnkle have ads?
Neither Pixel nor Tinnkle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel or Tinnkle?
Pixel ships an update every 4 days, and Tinnkle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel was updated on October 10, 2026 and Tinnkle on October 16, 2026.

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