# Pixel Art Maker vs PixelMaster

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Art Maker at 3.5 against PixelMaster's 3.0. Pixel Art Maker also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 60%) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). PixelMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 16 months) and price ($0.29 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Pixel Art Maker costs $1.99 and PixelMaster $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pixel Art Maker holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Pixel Art Maker's written reviews are positive against 60% of PixelMaster's.

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 16 months, PixelMaster every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Art Maker | PixelMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | **[3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-maker-qixel/id764527771/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmaster-image-pixelator/id6502478442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | #137 |
| Size | 14 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frosby Designs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470948182) | [辉章 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687027088) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Art Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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


### PixelMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmaster-image-pixelator/id6502478442)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app allows users to create custom pixel art from images using various pixel shapes, scales, and sizes. It offers high-speed rendering and cross-platform compatibility for artistic creations, personalized gifts, and digital design projects.

**Highlights:** Custom pixel shapes, Advanced pixelation, High-speed rendering, Cross-platform compatibility, Multiple use cases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Art Maker free?

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

### Is PixelMaster free?

PixelMaster costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Maker or PixelMaster?

Pixel Art Maker is rated higher. Pixel Art Maker averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PixelMaster averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pixel Art Maker or PixelMaster have ads?

Neither Pixel Art Maker nor PixelMaster shows ads.

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

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 16 months, and PixelMaster every 8 months. Most recently, Pixel Art Maker was updated on September 17, 2026 and PixelMaster on September 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pixel Art Maker or PixelMaster?

Pixel Art Maker currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and PixelMaster at #137. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*