# Pixel Art Maker vs LeafGnome

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LeafGnome at none against Pixel Art Maker's 1. LeafGnome also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pixel Art Maker's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Art Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LeafGnome asks for nothing beyond the download.

LeafGnome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Maker has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 9 days, LeafGnome every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Art Maker | LeafGnome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-maker/id897806469/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafgnome/id6799615634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nekomimimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/382809814) | [Michael Harrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581307516) |

## 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


### LeafGnome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafgnome/id6799615634)

This app allows users to meticulously track the growth and care of all their plants, from houseplants to garden beds. Users can document planting dates, care routines, and progress with notes and photos, creating a living record of their green spaces. It also fosters a community where users can share updates, discover other gardens, and exchange ideas.

**Highlights:** Organize plants by type and space, Record planting dates and care details, Track plant growth with notes and photos, Create journal updates for plant progress, Share garden updates with a community, Discover other users' gardens, Receive activity notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Art Maker free?

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

### Is LeafGnome free?

LeafGnome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

LeafGnome is rated higher. Pixel Art Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while LeafGnome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Pixel Art Maker shows ads; LeafGnome does not.

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

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 9 days, and LeafGnome every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Art Maker was updated on October 14, 2026 and LeafGnome on October 7, 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.*