Comparison

Pixel Precise vs AR Builder

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Precise

Features
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Essential Features *Pixel-Level Precision: Zoom in close to place, erase, or alter individual pixels with zero blur or unwanted blending artifacts. *Canvas & Image Resizing: Adjust project dimensions or crop your work area instantly while preserving sharp, uncompressed edges. *Precision Selection & Clipboard: Cut, copy, and paste dynamic selections across your canvas to rearrange elements effortlessly. *Exact RGB Color Tuning: Set colors using precise RGB sliders or numerical values for perfect palette matching every time. *Multi-Layering: Add layers to your image to create separate edits to the image without making changes to the original image Whether you are crafting custom pixel art, tweaking game assets, or performing surgical photo repairs, PixelPrecise provides the precise control you need on your iPhone or iPad.

About

AR Builder

Transform your surroundings into a 3D canvas for pixel art. Create, edit, and explore voxel designs in augmented reality or a dedicated 3D mode. Offers flexible tools for precise building and easy sharing of your creations.

Highlights
  • Create 3D voxel pixel art in AR
  • Dedicated 3D editing mode
  • Flexible voxel building tools
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Export 360° MP4 videos
  • Export 3D USDZ models
  • Offline creation
Features
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▶ Turn the real world into your canvas for 3D voxel pixel art. ▶ AR Builder lets you create, edit, and explore colorful 3D voxel creations in both augmented reality and a dedicated 3D editing mode. Start with a blank project or choose an editable template, then build your design cube by cube with flexible voxel tools. ▶ In AR Mode, find a real-world surface, place your workspace on a table or floor, and start creating directly in your surroundings. Move around your model freely and edit it naturally from different angles. ▶ Prefer to build without the camera? Switch to 3D Mode to create and edit your voxel pixel art more comfortably while helping save battery. ▶ Use Pencil for precise building, Line for straight rows of blocks, or Rectangle to quickly create larger shapes and areas. With Layer Build Mode, you can lock a specific height layer for cleaner and more precise construction. ▶ Build faster with flexible editing tools. Tap or drag with Pencil, preview and place straight lines, or use Rectangle to create multiple blocks at once. ▶ Switch to Break mode for more control when editing your design. Remove individual blocks with Pencil, break entire lines, or clear rectangular areas while previewing the result before making changes. ▶ Customize your creation with different colors, and use Undo or Redo whenever you want to adjust your design. ▶ Walk around your creation and view it from every angle. Move, rotate, and scale the entire project with smooth AR interaction, or relocate it to another real-world surface in your surroundings. ▶ Use the AR ruler to measure your creation directly in augmented reality. ▶ Save your projects and continue editing them anytime. When your creation is ready, export a smooth 360° MP4 video or export your voxel creation as a real 3D USDZ model, making it easy to share, preview on Apple devices, or use with compatible AR apps. • Start with a blank project or editable voxel templates. • Build with Pencil, Line, and Rectangle tools. • Lock a specific height with Layer Build Mode. • Tap or drag with Pencil to build multiple blocks quickly. • Use Line to create straight rows of blocks. • Use Rectangle to quickly create larger shapes and areas. • Preview lines and areas before placing them. • Break individual blocks, lines, or rectangular areas. • Preview blocks before removing multiple cubes. • Undo and Redo your changes. • Customize colors freely. • Build in AR Mode directly in the real world. • Switch to 3D Mode to build without keeping the camera on. • Walk around and explore your creation in 360°. • Move, rotate, and scale your project smoothly in AR. • Relocate your creation between real-world surfaces. • Measure your creation with the AR ruler. • Save, load, and manage multiple projects. • Export smooth 360° MP4 videos. • Export real 3D USDZ models. • Create fully offline — anytime, anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pixel Precise4 screens
AR Builder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR Builder at none against Pixel Precise's 1. AR Builder also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). Pixel Precise's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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 Precise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AR Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Precise ships an update every 4 days, AR Builder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Precise versus AR Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel PreciseAR Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan LewisHai Nam Trinh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Precise

One-time1
  • PixelPrecise Pro$2.99
None

AR Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Precise free?
Pixel Precise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR Builder free?
AR Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Precise or AR Builder have ads?
AR Builder shows ads; Pixel Precise does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Precise or AR Builder?
Pixel Precise ships an update every 4 days, and AR Builder daily. Most recently, Pixel Precise was updated on October 8, 2026 and AR Builder on October 1, 2026.

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