# Pixel Art Maker vs COMIC MAKER STUDIO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Art Maker at 91% against COMIC MAKER STUDIO's 50%. Pixel Art Maker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (10K vs 37). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Art Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and COMIC MAKER STUDIO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Art Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 37, 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 50% of COMIC MAKER STUDIO's.

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 9 days, COMIC MAKER STUDIO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Art Maker | COMIC MAKER STUDIO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-maker/id897806469/reviews)** | [4.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-maker-studio/id1594627985/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nekomimimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/382809814) | [Son Phi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337183344) |

## 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


### COMIC MAKER STUDIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-maker-studio/id1594627985)

Easily transform your photos into comic panels and memes. Add speech balloons, stickers, and filters to create hilarious content in seconds. This app is perfect for both comic lovers and meme creators.

**Highlights:** Photo to comic panel conversion, Meme creation tools, Speech balloons and text bubbles, Stickers and filters, Comic strip and book creation, Multiple font options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| comic maker premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| comic maker premium | $5.99 | per month |
| comic maker premium | $25.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Art Maker free?

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

### Is COMIC MAKER STUDIO free?

COMIC MAKER STUDIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Maker or COMIC MAKER STUDIO?

Pixel Art Maker is rated higher. Pixel Art Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while COMIC MAKER STUDIO averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.

### Do Pixel Art Maker or COMIC MAKER STUDIO have ads?

Both Pixel Art Maker and COMIC MAKER STUDIO show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Maker or COMIC MAKER STUDIO?

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 9 days, and COMIC MAKER STUDIO monthly. Most recently, Pixel Art Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and COMIC MAKER STUDIO on September 15, 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.*