# Pixel art editor vs Epic Game Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel art editor at 4.6 against Epic Game Maker's 4.4. Pixel art editor also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 70%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 233). Epic Game Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel art editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Epic Game Maker sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel art editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel art editor has 1.5K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Pixel art editor's written reviews are positive against 70% of Epic Game Maker's.

Pixel art editor ships an update every 2 months, Epic Game Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel art editor | Epic Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-editor-dottable/id946923840/reviews)** | [4.4 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-game-maker-sandbox-craft/id1403717791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 233 |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 69.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) | [Dmitry Starodymov](https://appshunter.io/developer/691156508) |

## 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


### Epic Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-game-maker-sandbox-craft/id1403717791)

Create and play 2D platformer games with a built-in level editor. Design your dream game, share it online, and play with friends in co-op multiplayer. Explore and rate levels made by other players.

**Highlights:** Built-in level editor, Share levels online, Co-op multiplayer, Play online levels, Rate player creations, Fantasy 2D graphics, Multiple character types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cave Theme (Blocks + Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild West Theme (Blocks+Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Town Theme (Blocks + Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game maker
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Allows for creative expression
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔒 Limited account/profile options
- 🔒 Inability to save/load custom levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not saving properly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Placement of objects/blocks not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more character/enemy customization options
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Add checkpoints and ability to continue levels
- Improve level sharing and discovery
- Reduce frequency of ads or add paid ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel art editor free?

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

### Is Epic Game Maker free?

Epic Game Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel art editor or Epic Game Maker?

Pixel art editor is rated higher. Pixel art editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Epic Game Maker averages 4.4 from 233 ratings.

### Do Pixel art editor or Epic Game Maker have ads?

Both Pixel art editor and Epic Game Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel art editor or Epic Game Maker?

Pixel art editor ships an update every 2 months, and Epic Game Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel art editor was updated on November 1, 2026 and Epic Game Maker on October 29, 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.*