# Pixel Art Maker vs Mega Voxels

The clearest difference is price: Mega Voxels at Free against Pixel Art Maker's $1.99. Mega Voxels also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). Pixel Art Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Mega Voxels is free to download; Pixel Art Maker costs $1.99 up front. Mega Voxels sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pixel Art Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mega Voxels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Voxels has 1.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Pixel Art Maker's written reviews are positive against 71% of Mega Voxels's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 16 months, Mega Voxels every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Art Maker | Mega Voxels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-maker-qixel/id764527771/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-voxels/id1539984942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frosby Designs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470948182) | [Go Real Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342244656) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Art Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-maker-qixel/id764527771)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create unique 8-bit retro digital art with various shapes and color palettes. This app allows you to design minimalist images, characters, and typography, then export your creations as high-resolution PNG files.

**Highlights:** Draw with 4 pixel shapes (squares, circles, diamonds, triangles), Adjustable canvas background (black/white), Darken and lighten buttons for shading, Triangle rotation for unique patterns, Create typography and greeting cards, Export high-res PNG files to camera roll

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mega Voxels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-voxels/id1539984942)

Create 3D pixel art and voxel art with a comprehensive editor. Design intricate scenes, build with blocks, and animate your creations. Share your 3D models and artwork through photos, videos, and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** Full-featured voxel editor, Pixel art editor, Dozens of tools and brushes, Hundreds of 3D voxel models, Create video animations, Augmented Reality (AR) viewing, Import/Export common 3D formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of color options
- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 🎓 Helpful tutorials
- 🔧 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and data loss
- 🙄 Constant premium upsells
- 🤔 Limited functionality in free version
- 🤔 Confusing controls

**Reported bugs**

- Files randomly disappearing
- App crashing and losing progress
- Issues with importing/exporting models

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve file export options
- Expand free content and features
- Add more tutorials and learning resources
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Art Maker free?

Pixel Art Maker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mega Voxels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Maker or Mega Voxels?

Mega Voxels is rated higher. Pixel Art Maker averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Mega Voxels averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Pixel Art Maker or Mega Voxels have ads?

Mega Voxels shows ads; Pixel Art Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Maker or Mega Voxels?

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 16 months, and Mega Voxels every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Art Maker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mega Voxels on October 22, 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.*