# Pixel Art Maker vs Collect64

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Art Maker at 4.8 against Collect64's 2.9. Pixel Art Maker also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 97). Collect64's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Art Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Collect64 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Art Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Maker has 11K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Pixel Art Maker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Collect64's.

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 9 days, Collect64 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Art Maker | Collect64 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-maker/id897806469/reviews)** | [2.9 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collect64/id1404640350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nekomimimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/382809814) | [Levi Joraanstad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404640349) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Art Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-maker/id897806469)

Create and animate pixel art with a user-friendly drawing tool. Convert photos into pixel art, customize color palettes, and export your creations as GIFs. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced capabilities.

**Highlights:** Pixel art drawing up to 256x256, Photo to pixel art conversion, Animated pixel art creation, Customizable color palettes, Export as animated GIF, Scalable artwork export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for making mods
- 🚀 Great for pixel art and animations
- 🚀 Intuitive and practical
- 🚀 Lots of customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or save issues
- 🐛 Difficulty moving or selecting specific pixels
- 🐛 Limited color palette options

**Reported bugs**

- Exported images not retaining transparency
- Color picker not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add a redo button
- Implement layers and better color management
- Increase maximum canvas size
- Add a paint bucket tool
- Allow importing/exporting of animations


### Collect64

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collect64/id1404640350)

Catalog your Nintendo 64 collection, including games, consoles, and controllers. View detailed descriptions, box art, and manage your items with notes and advanced search options.

**Highlights:** Browse N64 games, consoles, controllers, View detailed game descriptions, Browse game box art, Manage your collection, Add notes to items, Advanced search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing and Wishlist Features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for organizing collections
- 👍 Handy for N64 fans
- 👍 Straightforward and easy to use
- 👍 Loaded with good info
- 👍 Helpful for tracking owned/wanted items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Users confused about app's purpose
- 😞 Users think it's an emulator
- 😞 Users expect to play games
- 😞 Users feel misled about purchases
- 😞 App can be sluggish

**Reported bugs**

- Wishlist doesn't work
- Goldeneye 007 is broken and unable to be added to collection
- App can be very sluggish

**Requested features**

- Add accessories tracking (expansion packs, rumble packs, etc.)
- Include Japanese/PAL/N64DD games
- Add peripherals alongside controllers
- Add screenshots for games
- Add variants (Not For Resale, Players Choice)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Art Maker free?

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

### Is Collect64 free?

Collect64 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Maker or Collect64?

Pixel Art Maker is rated higher. Pixel Art Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Collect64 averages 2.9 from 97 ratings.

### Do Pixel Art Maker or Collect64 have ads?

Pixel Art Maker shows ads; Collect64 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Maker or Collect64?

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 9 days, and Collect64 every 4 months. Most recently, Pixel Art Maker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Collect64 on October 14, 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.*