Comparison

Pixel Art Maker vs Tracing Projector Draw Easy

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Art Maker

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
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QIXEL - Pixel Art Painter is an original and creative drawing app that makes it super-easy for pixel-lovers, designers and retro gamers to make unique 'qixel art' then export your designs to your iPad and iPhone. Qixels come in 4 shapes with our unique 3d effect. Create minimalist images, retro characters and typography with a limited number of qixels and colour palette. Make art or just use it to chill out - it's the digital equivalent of popping bubblewrap! We look forward to seeing your artwork on the Facebook Qixel gallery! Facebook.com/qixelgallery Here's what you can do with Qixel HD: - Draw pictures with 4 different pixel types: Squares, Circles, Diamonds and Triangles. - The canvas background button flips between black or white. This has a very different effect on your qixels. - Use the darken and lighten buttons to add shade and depth to your art. - The triangle setting has an extra button: Rotation. Try rotating your triangles 90 degrees to make strange patterns and origami-style art. - Use Qixel to make quirky typography. - Write simple messages and greeting cards to send to friends. - Make cool patterns and abstract backgrounds for websites. - Create retro game graphics, and then export frames in stages to make animation. - experiment with colour: great for artists and colour therapy teachers. ALLOW The PHOTO PERMISSION - Qixel HD will ask you to permission to access your photos. Clicking 'OK' will allow you to save high res PNG files to your device's Camera Roll. - The Photo button saves a high-res PNG screenshot to your iPad's camera roll. Make sure you allow the Photo permission in your iOS device's restrictions. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions > Privacy > Photos > Switch Qixel HD on. iOS 12: Settings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions > Photos > Switch Qixel HD on. hese aren't just Pixels... these are Qixels!

About

Tracing Projector Draw Easy

Transform your camera into a tracing tool to easily sketch images onto paper. Select from a library or upload your own photos, adjust them for clarity, and trace with precision. Ideal for artists of all skill levels looking to practice and enhance their drawing abilities.

Highlights
  • Camera-assisted tracing
  • AI Sketch image generation
  • Import images from gallery
  • Multiple drawing categories
  • Record drawing process
  • Save and organize artwork
Features
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Tracing Projector Draw Easy helps you create beautiful drawings using camera-assisted tracing technology. Simply display an image on your screen and trace it onto paper with precision and ease. Whether you're a beginner learning proportions or an experienced artist refining your technique, this app makes drawing more accessible and enjoyable. How It Works Choose from our built-in image library or upload your own high-quality photo Adjust transparency and contrast to make the image easy to trace Position your phone on a tripod or stable surface above your paper Trace the outlines and start creating instantly Key Features • Camera-assisted tracing • AI Sketch image generation • Import images from your gallery • Multiple categories: Anime, Animals, Nature, Food, Portraits, and more • Record your drawing process • Save and organize your artwork Designed for artists of all levels, Tracing Projector Draw Easy provides a simple and effective way to practice sketching, improve accuracy, and explore creativity. Start tracing and bring your ideas to life today. Tracing Projector Draw Easy is independently designed and developed. This application is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any other drawing or augmented reality application. All content, visuals, and features are created independently by our team. Subscription Information Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/ardrawingtracingprojector/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ardrawingtracingprojector/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Pixel Art Maker4 screens
Tracing Projector Draw Easy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tracing Projector Draw Easy at Free against Pixel Art Maker's $1.99. Tracing Projector Draw Easy also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 16 months). Pixel Art Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Tracing Projector Draw Easy is free to download; Pixel Art Maker costs $1.99 up front. Tracing Projector Draw Easy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Pixel Art Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tracing Projector Draw Easy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tracing Projector Draw Easy has 650 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 42% of Tracing Projector Draw Easy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 16 months, Tracing Projector Draw Easy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Pixel Art Maker versus Tracing Projector Draw Easy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art MakerTracing Projector Draw Easy
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (6 ratings)4.4 (650 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6650 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#115 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrosby Designs Ltd.Phuong Thao Vu Thi

Customer experience

Pixel Art Maker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Tracing Projector Draw Easy

All ratings640 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Pixel Art Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tracing Projector Draw Easy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently crashes or freezes
  • Drawing tools not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow more free drawing without premium
  • Improve free version to be more useful

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Art Maker

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Tracing Projector Draw Easy

Subscriptions6
  • Sale Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Sale Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Sale Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixel Art Maker free?
Pixel Art Maker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tracing Projector Draw Easy free?
Tracing Projector Draw Easy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Maker or Tracing Projector Draw Easy?
Tracing Projector Draw Easy is rated higher. Pixel Art Maker averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Tracing Projector Draw Easy averages 4.4 from 650 ratings.
Do Pixel Art Maker or Tracing Projector Draw Easy have ads?
Tracing Projector Draw Easy shows ads; Pixel Art Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Maker or Tracing Projector Draw Easy?
Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 16 months, and Tracing Projector Draw Easy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Art Maker was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tracing Projector Draw Easy on October 24, 2026.

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