# Face Editor vs Pixelcos

Face Editor and Pixelcos both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pixelcos's written reviews are positive against 55% of Face Editor's. Pixelcos also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Face Editor's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Face Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pixelcos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Face Editor against 4.7 for Pixelcos. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Face Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixelcos's.

Face Editor ships an update every 2 months, Pixelcos every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Editor | Pixelcos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-editor-ai-pimple-remover/id747415897/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcos-pixel-art-editor/id6499064941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 281 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innovative Software Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301112884) | [晓航 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350845490) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-editor-ai-pimple-remover/id747415897)

Effortlessly remove blemishes like pimples and wrinkles from your photos. Achieve a flawless complexion with simple touch-ups for social media or professional-looking edits. This tool works on all skin tones to enhance your natural beauty.

**Highlights:** Erase pimples and blemishes, Smooth out pores, Remove wrinkles, Works with all skin tones, Magazine-style edits, Easy-to-use retouch tools

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Skin Glow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $79.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pixelcos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcos-pixel-art-editor/id6499064941)

Create and edit pixel art with a variety of tools, including customizable brushes, layers, and shape drawing. Export your creations in high resolution with or without a background.

**Highlights:** Create and manage pixel artboards, Customizable canvas size and background, Multiple brush styles and colors, Mirror drawing and shape tools, Layer management, Ultra HD export up to 8K

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Face Editor free?

Face Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixelcos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Face Editor or Pixelcos?

Pixelcos is rated higher. Face Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Pixelcos averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Face Editor or Pixelcos have ads?

Neither Face Editor nor Pixelcos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Face Editor or Pixelcos?

Face Editor ships an update every 2 months, and Pixelcos every 5 weeks. Most recently, Face Editor was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pixelcos on November 4, 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.*