# Pixel art editor vs Divoom

Pixel art editor and Divoom both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Pixel art editor's written reviews are positive against 44% of Divoom's. Divoom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel art editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Divoom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pixel art editor against 4.7 for Divoom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Divoom has 12K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Pixel art editor's written reviews are positive against 44% of Divoom's.

Pixel art editor ships an update every 2 months, Divoom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel art editor | Divoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-editor-dottable/id946923840/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divoom-pixel-art-community/id1237452417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) | [Divoom Lab (Hong Kong) International Co.,Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/989167211) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel art editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-editor-dottable/id946923840)

Easily create pixel art with a range of professional tools, including layer editing, custom color creation, and various painting brushes. Export your creations as animated GIFs or PNG files. Load images for tracing or convert them directly into pixel art.

**Highlights:** Layer editing (add, delete, copy, display), Various painting tools (pen, syringe, rectangle), Animated GIF export, Custom color creation and saving, Load images for tracing, Convert pictures to pixel art

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Removing ads, and increasing project storage limit | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for pixel art
- 💡 Useful for game development
- 🚀 Efficient for small textures
- 🎨 Good color selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited storage/canvas size
- 🐛 Blurry image exports
- 🔒 Limited layers
- 🔒 Lack of zoom/pan functionality
- 🔒 Restricted color options (no black/white/gray)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to select custom colors
- Deletes unsaved work when exiting the app
- Ads interrupt music playback
- Transparent GIFs not exporting correctly

**Requested features**

- Add palm rejection to prevent accidental drawing
- Increase maximum canvas size
- Add ability to rename/organize artworks
- Implement auto-color option for imported images
- Add line tool and more advanced drawing tools


### Divoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divoom-pixel-art-community/id1237452417)

Create, share, and discover pixel art animations with a global community. This app offers professional drawing tools, animation features, and a point redemption program for free products. Participate in contests and convert images or GIFs into pixel art.

**Highlights:** Pixel art editor with layers, Animation creation tools, Online pixel art gallery, Community interaction and sharing, Import/export designs, Color by Number games, Point redemption program

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Amazing
- 🤩 Awesome
- 🎨 Great for pixel art
- 👍 Cute community
- 🎉 Fantastic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔍 Difficult to use
- 🤖 Bots in community
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Concerns around safety/privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- Crashes/freezes
- Disconnection problems
- Alarm/clock malfunctions
- Inaccurate weather data

**Requested features**

- Folders for favorite art
- Randomize art in custom channels
- Customize clock format/color
- Add pomodoro timer
- More weather/data integrations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel art editor free?

Pixel art editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Divoom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel art editor or Divoom?

Divoom is rated higher. Pixel art editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Divoom averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Pixel art editor or Divoom have ads?

Pixel art editor shows ads; Divoom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel art editor or Divoom?

Pixel art editor ships an update every 2 months, and Divoom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel art editor was updated on September 22, 2026 and Divoom on September 23, 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.*