Comparison

PixelCreater vs RGB Retro

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

Head to head
About

PixelCreater

Features
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PixelCreater is a clean, modern pixel-art studio for iPhone and iPad. Sketch crisp sprites, pixelate your photos, and export transparent PNGs that are ready for games, stickers, emoji and icons. FEATURES • Precise drawing — pencil, eraser, fill, eyedropper, line and rectangle • Photo to pixel art — import a photo, pinch to choose the area, pick a resolution, done • True transparency — untouched pixels stay clear; export crisp 32-bit PNG • Pro tools — layers with opacity, mirror symmetry, adjustable brush, unlimited undo/redo • Tilemaps — arrange sprites into tilesets and level maps, export as a single PNG • Export up to 16× — sharp nearest-neighbor scaling; share or save to Photos • Stay organized — folders, duplicate, rename and manage every project • Made for touch — smooth pinch-zoom, pan and a delightful dark interface • iPhone & iPad — no account, no sign-up, just create Whether you're making game sprites, app icons, pixel emoji or just doodling, PixelCreater makes pixel art fast, precise and fun. Download PixelCreater and start creating today.

About

RGB Retro

Features
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■ About This App ■ RGB Retro is an image editing app that turns your photos and illustrations into retro game-style RGB dot art. Just choose an image, and give it a nostalgic look inspired by old-school games, pixel displays, and glowing screen effects. You can adjust the dot size, brightness, output scale, and dot density while checking the result in real time. From a soft retro vibe to a full-on game screen look, you can create your own pixel-powered style. Perfect for profile icons, social media posts, character images, retro-style screenshots, and anyone who loves pixel art vibes. ■ Main Features ■ ▼ RGB Dot Conversion Convert your images into retro-style visuals made with glowing red, green, and blue dots. Turn an ordinary photo into something that feels like a scene from a classic game! ▼ Real-Time Parameter Adjustment Freely adjust dot size, output scale, brightness correction, and dot density. Fine-tune the look while watching your image power up. ▼ One-Tap Presets Change the mood instantly without complicated settings. Pick a preset and jump straight into a new retro style. ▼ Random Settings Tap and see what happens! Discover unexpected effects with a fun, game-like surprise factor. ▼ Before / After Comparison Compare the original image and the converted result at a glance. Check your retro transformation instantly. ▼ Zoom, Drag, and Full-Screen Preview Pinch to zoom, drag to move, and preview both the Original and RGB Dots images in full screen. Take a closer look at every pixel and dot detail. ▼ Social Media Frame Add a stylish frame to finish your image. Make your creation ready to share right away. ▼ Preserve Transparency Keep transparent areas when editing PNG images. Great for icons, character assets, and cutout-style images. ■ Recommended For ■ ・Anyone who wants to turn photos into retro game-style images ・Fans of pixel art and old-school visuals ・People who want eye-catching profile icons or social media posts ・Creators who enjoy customizing image effects ・Anyone who loves nostalgic game screen vibes ■ Notes ■ Processing may take some time depending on the image size, content, and selected settings. Performance may vary depending on your device and available storage. We are not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the use of this app. Please avoid using extremely large images or repeatedly performing operations that may place heavy load on your device. ■ Contact ■ If you notice any issues or have requests for future features, please feel free to contact the developer. X: https://x.com/Ayasata_info

Screenshots

PixelCreater4 screens
RGB Retro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PixelCreater at none against RGB Retro's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PixelCreater versus RGB Retro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelCreaterRGB Retro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHung-Yu LinTakashi Shikone

In-app purchases

None

PixelCreater

No in-app purchases

None

RGB Retro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixelCreater free?
PixelCreater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RGB Retro free?
RGB Retro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PixelCreater or RGB Retro have ads?
RGB Retro shows ads; PixelCreater does not.

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