# ScreenKiller vs pixelizer

The clearest difference is price: ScreenKiller at Free against pixelizer's $0.99. pixelizer's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ScreenKiller is free to download; pixelizer costs $0.99 up front. ScreenKiller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and pixelizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pixelizer holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

ScreenKiller ships an update every 3 months, pixelizer every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenKiller | pixelizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenkiller/id950713458/reviews) | **[2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelizer-pixel-art-camera/id1166155289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 35 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vigleik Steinar Voll](https://appshunter.io/developer/898923144) | [icot](https://appshunter.io/developer/315124358) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenKiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenkiller/id950713458)

This app uses your device's screen to create startling effects when touched or shaken. Customize the scares with your own images, sounds, and videos for personalized pranks.

**Highlights:** Screen shattering effect, Scary sound effects, Shake to trigger boar animation, Customizable images and sounds, Personalized video and picture integration, Setup options for customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock ScreenKiller | $0.49 | one-time |


### pixelizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelizer-pixel-art-camera/id1166155289)

Transform your camera feed and photos into pixelated art. Adjust pixel size, apply effects to faces or eyes, and save or share your creations. Easily pixelize images from your camera or photo library.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera pixelation, Adjustable pixel size, Face and eye pixelation modes, Pixelize existing photos, Save and share pixelated images, Grid on/off option

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenKiller free?

ScreenKiller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is pixelizer free?

pixelizer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScreenKiller or pixelizer?

pixelizer is rated higher. ScreenKiller averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while pixelizer averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do ScreenKiller or pixelizer have ads?

Neither ScreenKiller nor pixelizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenKiller or pixelizer?

ScreenKiller ships an update every 3 months, and pixelizer every 2 months. Most recently, ScreenKiller was updated on November 1, 2026 and pixelizer on November 1, 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.*