# Pixel Animator vs Stick Nodes Pro

The clearest difference is price: Pixel Animator at Free against Stick Nodes Pro's $3.99. Pixel Animator also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Stick Nodes Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (91% vs 50%). On device support there is nothing between them.

Pixel Animator is free to download; Stick Nodes Pro costs $3.99 up front. Pixel Animator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Stick Nodes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stick Nodes Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick Nodes Pro has 6.7K ratings behind it against 888, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pixel Animator's written reviews are positive against 91% of Stick Nodes Pro's.

Pixel Animator ships an update every 6 months, Stick Nodes Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Animator | Stick Nodes Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-animator-gif-maker/id841345904/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-nodes-pro-animator/id932128168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 888 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | **91.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 77 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [熙亮 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/841345907) | [ForTheLoss Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/932127901) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Stick Nodes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-nodes-pro-animator/id932128168)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Entertainment, #167 Top Paid (US App Store)

Create and export your own stickman animations as GIFs or MP4 videos. This app offers tools for drawing, animating, adding sound effects, and importing images. Join a large community of animators and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Create stickman animations, Export as GIF or MP4, Add sound effects, Import images for animation, Customizable frame-tweening, Movieclips for reusable objects

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Top two animation software
- 🚀 Very fun and highly recommended
- 👍 Highly recommend for beginners and pros
- 👍 Recommended for animating without drawing
- 👍 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when saving
- 🐛 Sounds not working
- 🐛 Glitch with importing custom files
- 🐛 App crashes when opening project
- 🐛 Glitch with movie clips and tweening

**Reported bugs**

- Stick figure demon jumpscare
- Glitch where downloaded stickfigures don't show up
- Crashing when trying to select background images

**Requested features**

- Auto save feature
- Ability to tint stickfigure without affecting outline
- Option to import custom sounds
- Layering for individual segments
- More onion skin frames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Animator free?

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

### Is Stick Nodes Pro free?

Stick Nodes Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Animator or Stick Nodes Pro?

Stick Nodes Pro is rated higher. Pixel Animator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while Stick Nodes Pro averages 4.8 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Pixel Animator or Stick Nodes Pro have ads?

Pixel Animator shows ads; Stick Nodes Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Animator or Stick Nodes Pro?

Pixel Animator ships an update every 6 months, and Stick Nodes Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Animator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stick Nodes Pro on November 12, 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.*