# RoughAnimator vs Pixel Studio PRO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoughAnimator at none against Pixel Studio PRO's 5. RoughAnimator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and price ($7.99 vs $12.99). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

RoughAnimator costs $7.99 and Pixel Studio PRO $12.99 up front. Pixel Studio PRO sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RoughAnimator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RoughAnimator against 4.5 for Pixel Studio PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoughAnimator has 3K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of RoughAnimator's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pixel Studio PRO's.

RoughAnimator ships an update fortnightly, Pixel Studio PRO every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RoughAnimator | Pixel Studio PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roughanimator-animation-app/id954718244/reviews)** | [4.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-studio-pro-pixel-editor/id1476932307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #93 |
| Size | 31 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jacob KAFKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/954718243) | [Farida Yarullina](https://appshunter.io/developer/846630437) |

## What reviewers say

### RoughAnimator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roughanimator-animation-app/id954718244)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create traditional hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animations on your iPad. This app offers professional-grade tools like unlimited layers, onion skinning, and audio import, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced animators. Export your work in various formats or import it into professional animation software.

**Highlights:** Timeline with unlimited layers, Onion skinning, Audio and video import, Custom brushes, Apple Pencil support, Export to video, GIF, image sequence, Import to professional software

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 💡 Useful features like camera and audio
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when importing video/audio
- 🐛 Laggy performance with larger projects
- 🐛 Pixelated/blurry drawings when playing animation
- 🐛 Onion skin not working
- 🐛 Brush issues like splotchy lines

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing audio
- Onion skin not working
- Pixelated drawings when playing animation
- Laggy performance with larger projects

**Requested features**

- Add transparency support for exports
- Implement a text tool
- Provide more brush options and customization
- Add a ruler/shape tool
- Improve audio handling (record, import, sync)


### Pixel Studio PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-studio-pro-pixel-editor/id1476932307)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app is a powerful yet user-friendly pixel art editor designed for artists and game developers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating detailed pixel art, including support for layers, animations, and custom palettes. Seamlessly sync your work across devices and share your creations with a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Layers for advanced editing, Frame-by-frame animation, MP4 video export with music, Google Drive sync, Customizable palettes, Cross-platform compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| PROMOTION IN PIXEL NETWORK | $0.99 | one-time |
| EXTRA STORAGE IN PIXEL NETWORK | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO CROSS GIFT -50%! | $8.99 | one-time |
| PRO CROSS | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RoughAnimator free?

RoughAnimator costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Studio PRO free?

Pixel Studio PRO costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RoughAnimator or Pixel Studio PRO?

RoughAnimator is rated higher. RoughAnimator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Pixel Studio PRO averages 4.5 from 74 ratings.

### Do RoughAnimator or Pixel Studio PRO have ads?

Pixel Studio PRO shows ads; RoughAnimator does not.

### Which is updated more often, RoughAnimator or Pixel Studio PRO?

RoughAnimator ships an update fortnightly, and Pixel Studio PRO every 2 months. Most recently, RoughAnimator was updated on November 13, 2026 and Pixel Studio PRO on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RoughAnimator or Pixel Studio PRO?

RoughAnimator currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Pixel Studio PRO at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*