Comparison

Simple Pixel Art vs Pixel Forge

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

Head to head
About

Simple Pixel Art

Features
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Create pixel art easily on your phone. Choose from canvas sizes ranging from 16x16 to 512x512 and create pixel art that fits your style and needs. With a simple and intuitive interface, plus support for layers, image import, and a variety of editing tools, the app is suitable for both beginners and users who want more control over their pixel art. Export your creations in formats such as PNG and PDF, making it easy to use your pixel art for social media icons, game assets, illustrations, design materials, and more. ■ Features ・Easy Pixel Art Creation A simple and intuitive UI / UX makes it easy to create pixel art directly on your phone. ・Flexible Canvas Sizes Choose from canvas sizes ranging from 16x16 to 512x512. Select the size that best fits the pixel art you want to create. ・Powerful Editing Tools Draw and edit pixel by pixel. Create detailed pixel art easily with intuitive editing tools. ・Image Import Import images saved on your phone and edit them as pixel art. This is useful when you want to create artwork based on an existing image. ・Layer Support Manage your artwork using multiple layers. Edit individual parts separately to make more complex pixel art easier to create. ・PNG / PDF Export Export your pixel art in formats such as PNG and PDF. Save your creations or use them in other apps and projects. ・Dark Mode Dark mode is supported for a more comfortable editing experience, especially at night. ■ Great For ・Creating pixel art ・Creating game characters ・Creating game assets ・Creating social media icons ・Creating avatars ・Creating illustration assets ・Creating retro game-style artwork ・Creating original characters ・Creating pixel art from imported images If you are looking for a simple way to create pixel art on your phone, give it a try.

About

Pixel Forge

Features
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Pixel Forge is a fast, playful pixel art editor built for your iPhone. Pick a canvas, grab a color, and start drawing sprites, icons, avatars and retro game art in seconds. START WITH THE RIGHT CANVAS Choose a square grid from 16x16 up to 128x128 pixels. Small canvases for chunky retro sprites, big ones for detailed scenes. DRAW YOUR WAY • Pencil to paint pixel by pixel or drag to draw lines • Eraser to clear pixels back to transparent • Eyedropper to pick any color already on your canvas and keep drawing with it • Undo and redo for every stroke, so you can experiment without fear COLORS THAT FIT YOUR STYLE • A ready-to-use palette right at your thumb • A custom color picker with a color square, hue slider and HEX input for exactly the shade you want WORK COMFORTABLY • Zoom in for precise pixel work and zoom out to see the whole picture • Pan mode to move around large canvases without accidentally drawing • Fit to screen to jump back to a full view instantly YOUR GALLERY OF SPRITES • All your projects live in one colorful grid • Rename projects, reopen them any time, and delete the ones you no longer need • Your work is stored on your device, no account required SHARE YOUR ART • Card: a stylish, ready-to-post picture of your artwork with the Pixel Forge look • Image: a clean PNG of just your pixels, with real transparency for the empty areas, ready to use as an asset in games and other projects • Share to any app, or save straight to your Photos library Whether you are making your first sprite or your hundredth, Pixel Forge keeps the tools simple and the fun high. Download Pixel Forge and start forging pixels today.

Screenshots

Simple Pixel Art4 screens
Pixel Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Forge at none against Simple Pixel Art's 2. Simple Pixel Art's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Simple Pixel Art sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pixel Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Simple Pixel Art versus Pixel Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Pixel ArtPixel Forge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUKI TANAIKEIllia Hroshev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Pixel Art

Subscriptions2
  • Pixel Art Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pixel Art Pro (Annual)$18.001 Year
None

Pixel Forge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Pixel Art free?
Simple Pixel Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Forge free?
Pixel Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Pixel Art or Pixel Forge have ads?
Neither Simple Pixel Art nor Pixel Forge shows ads.

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