# XODO vs Pixel Animator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Animator at 50% against XODO's 0%. Pixel Animator also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (888 vs 4). XODO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Animator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. XODO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Animator holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Animator has 888 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of XODO's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pixel Animator's.

XODO ships an update every 4 months, Pixel Animator every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XODO | Pixel Animator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xodo/id739048029/reviews) | **[3.8 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-animator-gif-maker/id841345904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **888** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **49.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.0** | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志刚 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/608110587) | [熙亮 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/841345907) |

## What reviewers say

### XODO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xodo/id739048029)

Control a toy rover remotely using your iPhone or iPad. Navigate the rover, take photos, record videos, and manage its light and settings through an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Remote rover control, Forward, backward, left, and right movement, Take photos, Record video, Control rover light, Access settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixel Animator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-animator-gif-maker/id841345904)

Create animated pixel art and GIFs from scratch or existing images. Easily edit frames, adjust animation speed, and export your creations in GIF format for broad compatibility. Share your animated masterpieces with friends.

**Highlights:** Create pixel art from scratch or photos, Animate sprites easily, Adjust GIF frames based on previous ones, Export animations as GIF, Edit existing GIF files, Share GIF animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD Remover | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Frame Limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Limited Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great for creating pixel art
- 🎨 Useful for making animations
- 😊 Fun and enjoyable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to export GIFs
- 🔒 Limited features without paying
- 🔍 Difficult to draw with precision
- 🔀 Confusing controls and UI

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to export GIFs
- Saved animations not showing up in camera roll
- Undo/redo functionality not working as expected
- Paid features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more frame options
- Implement a color wheel
- Allow zooming and panning
- Fix GIF export functionality
- Add ability to save animations to camera roll


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XODO free?

XODO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Animator free?

Pixel Animator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XODO or Pixel Animator?

Pixel Animator is rated higher. XODO averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pixel Animator averages 3.8 from 888 ratings.

### Do XODO or Pixel Animator have ads?

Pixel Animator shows ads; XODO does not.

### Which is updated more often, XODO or Pixel Animator?

XODO ships an update every 4 months, and Pixel Animator every 6 months. Most recently, XODO was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pixel Animator on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*