Comparison

Motion Graphix Animator vs Pixel Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Motion Graphix Animator

Create dynamic 2.5D animations with layered photos, videos, and sprites. Animate size, rotation, transparency, and depth using a simple keyframe system. Add text, shapes, particle effects, and even animate hand-drawn elements.

Highlights
  • Layered 2.5D animation system
  • Keyframe animation for size, rotation, transparency, and depth
  • Animated background effects
  • Customizable text and shape elements
  • Sprite cutting with AI background removal
  • Particle system effects
  • Digital tracking for motion matching
Features
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This feature-rich 2.5D animation app lets you create anything from Ken-Burns-style photo montages to animated GIF 'memes', from instructional videos to spatial or stereoscopic film titles. Start by loading a photo or movie background, or create a colored background gradient. You can add animated color correction, zoom, pan or blur to the background at any time. Next add layers using your own media or one of the many included 'sprite' images. Now animate your layers with a powerful but simple keyframe animation system - just set the time and move the layer. You animate the size, rotation, transparency, and everything else the same way. And because Motion Graphix is a 2.5D animation system, you can also change the Z-position, or depth, of a layer, and it will shrink or move behind other layers as if it were moving farther from the 'camera'. Motion Graphix lets you add as many layers as you like, and animate them. Layers can be made not just from still pictures, but also from videos and animated GIFs. You can create your own text elements with outlines and shadows, or define your own basic shapes using standard Bezier curves and color gradient fills. And Motion Graphix includes a built-in sprite cutter, making it easy to cut elements out of your own photos by tracing a Bezier curve around them, or by using Apple’s AI background removal And once you cut an element out, it is added to your library, to reuse in future projects. You can also animate hand-drawn elements. Sketch a line or letter, and Motion Graphix will draw it on as the animation plays. This is really great for making underlines or circles to highlight parts or places in your background picture. You can also add particle-system layers, like snow, fireworks, bubbles, and more. And because advanced keyframe animation controls underlie the quick and intuitive process of simply setting the time and moving the element. You can dig in for precise control of your motion when needed, or let Motion Graphix do the work with built-in motions like spiral, jitter, bounce and more. For matching graphics to a moving background, try the revolutionary 'Digital Tracking' system: use your digit to follow the motion while the video plays, then apply that motion to a layer. When you're done, share a picture or movie to Photos or any app that accepts sharing, including Mail, Messages, YouTube, Dropbox and many more. If you have set depths on your layers, you can even save out stereoscopic renders in standard split-screen formats, red-blue anaglyph 3d format, or VR format suitable for viewing with Google Cardboard type viewers. Features: Easy-to-use keyframe-based animation system, just set the time and adjust the layer Animated filtering on background picture or movie: Color correction, blurring, still photo position and zoom Large built-in sprite library including animated character and visual effects elements Cut out your own sprites from any picture manually or with AI Create and animate text elements with font, fill and outline control Create your own basic shape and Bezier curves with fill and outline controls Animate colored, transparent, soft shadows and glows for any layer Import animated GIF images to use as sprites Dope sheet - View and adjust keyframes for all your elements side-by-side in one place. Particle generator with presets - Snow, Smoke, Fire, Fireworks, Starfield, Bubbles, Sparkler Digital tracking - Use your digit to follow features on moving video, track any sprite to follow the motion Animated drawing - Handwriting, arrows, annotations draw themselves over time 2.5D Animation: elements scale up and down as they move into or out of the screen, above or below other layers Stereoscopic output of 2.5D animation in anaglyph (red/blue), side-by-side, top-and-bottom and spatial formats Export MP4 h264, HDR, ProRes, MV-HEVC and GIF video, HEIC, PNG and JPG stills Export to 4k, Full HD, HD(720), half HD and SD resolutions Unlimited undo, redo.

About

Pixel Master

Features
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Pixel Master: Retro Pixel Art Filters Transform your modern photos into nostalgic pixel art masterpieces! Pixel Master brings the charm of retro computing and classic video games to your photos with powerful pixelation effects and authentic vintage color palettes. Whether you're a pixel art enthusiast, retro gaming fan, or just looking for unique photo effects, this app delivers stunning transformations with just a few taps. Key Features: Pixelation Filter: Create blocky pixel art with adjustable resolution - from subtle texturing to bold, chunky pixels Authentic Retro Palettes: Transform your images with color schemes from iconic systems: ZX Spectrum (Bright & Dim modes) Commodore 64 VIC-20 Apple II And more! Simple, Intuitive Controls: Adjust pixel size and palette with easy sliders and visual previews Instant Comparison: Toggle between original and processed images with one tap High-Quality Output: Save your retro masterpieces directly to your photo library in full resolution Perfect for creating gaming-inspired profile pictures, unique social media posts, retro art projects, or just adding nostalgic charm to your favorite photos. Travel back in time and give your modern images that classic pixel look. Download now and start creating pixel perfect memories!

Screenshots

Motion Graphix Animator4 screens
Pixel Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pixel Master at $1.99 against Motion Graphix Animator's $6.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Motion Graphix Animator costs $6.99 and Pixel Master $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Motion Graphix Animator versus Pixel Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotion Graphix AnimatorPixel Master
Price$6.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelSplincherTidalAurum, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Motion Graphix Animator

No in-app purchases

None

Pixel Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motion Graphix Animator free?
Motion Graphix Animator costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Master free?
Pixel Master costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Motion Graphix Animator or Pixel Master have ads?
Neither Motion Graphix Animator nor Pixel Master shows ads.

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