# Stick Nodes vs Draw A Pixel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stick Nodes at none against Draw A Pixel's 1. Stick Nodes also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Draw A Pixel's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw A Pixel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stick Nodes asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stick Nodes against 4.7 for Draw A Pixel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick Nodes has 15K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Stick Nodes's written reviews are positive against 67% of Draw A Pixel's.

Stick Nodes ships an update every 2 weeks, Draw A Pixel every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick Nodes | Draw A Pixel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-nodes-animator/id932127902/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-a-pixel/id1381201697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ForTheLoss Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/932127901) | [驰 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/797001729) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-nodes-animator/id932127902)

Create custom stickfigure animations with a user-friendly interface. Import images, add sound effects, and export your creations as GIFs or MP4 videos. Join a vibrant community for inspiration and shared resources.

**Highlights:** Stickfigure animation creation, Image import for animation, Automatic frame-tweening, Camera pan, zoom, and rotate, Movieclips for reusable objects, Sound effects and filters, GIF and MP4 export

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Great for beginners
- 💡 Customizable stick figures
- 🎥 Smooth animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Lag issues
- 🐛 Bugs with importing/downloading
- 🐛 Glitches with certain features
- 💰 Pro version paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when downloading stickfigure packs
- Saving/loading issues with animations
- Nodes/limbs getting stuck or glitching
- Unexpected behavior with certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial/instructions
- Improve save/export options
- Implement account system
- Expand free version features
- Add drawing/shading tools


### Draw A Pixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-a-pixel/id1381201697)

Create pixel art with a unique drawing experience. Utilize your device's gyro to rotate the canvas and add points, lines, or fill areas with various colors and brush sizes. Save your creations or export them as images.

**Highlights:** Gyroscope for canvas rotation, Draw points and lines, Fill color functionality, Adjustable brush size and colors, Color picker from canvas, Canvas movement and resizing, Export pixels or screenshots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick Nodes free?

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

### Is Draw A Pixel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stick Nodes or Draw A Pixel?

Draw A Pixel is rated higher. Stick Nodes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Draw A Pixel averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stick Nodes or Draw A Pixel have ads?

Neither Stick Nodes nor Draw A Pixel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stick Nodes or Draw A Pixel?

Stick Nodes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Draw A Pixel every 3 months. Most recently, Stick Nodes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Draw A Pixel on October 24, 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.*