Best Free Art Apps Pixel

246+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Out of 246+ free art apps pixel on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Free Art Apps Pixel (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pixel Art MakerPixel Art MakerFree4.8★ (11K)YesYesNov 2026
2Pixelable - Pixel Art EditorPixelable - Pixel Art EditorFree4.7★ (3.4K)YesYesNov 2026
3Pixel Art - draw with dotsPixel Art - draw with dotsFree4.6★ (692)YesNoNov 2026
48bit Painter - Pixel Art8bit Painter - Pixel ArtFree4.6★ (6.7K)YesYesNov 2026
5AR Drawio: Tracing & AR SketchAR Drawio: Tracing & AR SketchFree—NoYesNov 2026
6Pixel Art - Easy way to ArtPixel Art - Easy way to ArtFree3.8★ (24)NoYesNov 2026
7Pixel art editor - Dottable -Pixel art editor - Dottable -Free4.6★ (1.5K)YesYesNov 2026
8Resprite: pixel art studioResprite: pixel art studioFree4.7★ (1.5K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Art Apps Pixel

Pixel Art Maker#1

Pixel Art Maker by Nekomimimi

Pixel Editor & Animator
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create and animate pixel art with a user-friendly drawing tool. Convert photos into pixel art, customize color palettes, and export your creations as GIFs. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced capabilities.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for making mods
  • 🚀 Great for pixel art and animations
  • 🚀 Intuitive and practical
  • 🚀 Lots of customization options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or save issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty moving or selecting specific pixels
  • 🐛 Limited color palette options
Pixelable - Pixel Art Editor#2
4.7😊(3.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create pixel art with intuitive tools and advanced features like layer editing and color customization. Export your creations as animated GIFs or PNG files. Save multiple projects and adjust canvas sizes for detailed artwork.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Lots of tools and features
  • 👍 Good for pixel art and animation
  • 👍 Helpful tutorials
  • 👍 Unlimited color options
  • 👍 Convenient for creating cross-stitch patterns
  • 👍 Works well on iPad

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🐛 Issues with saving and auto-saving
  • 🐛 Bugs with certain features like mirroring and resizing
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔍 Limited canvas size
  • 🔍 Layers have a cap
  • 🔍 Color picker and palette management could be improved
Pixel Art - draw with dots#3

Pixel Art - draw with dots by Mireia Lluch Ortola

Draw with pixels like 80's
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😊(692 ratings)
FreeAds
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Create pixel art with a powerful editor. Choose canvas sizes, paint pixel by pixel, and utilize tools like pencil, eraser, and undo. Save, share, and continue your creations later.

What We Love

  • 👍 Exactly what I wanted
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for pixel art
  • 👍 Favorite in the category
  • 👍 Really good for game concept art
  • 👍 Helpful for crochet/knitting designs
  • 👍 Awesome for Minecraft builds and skins

Room to Improve

  • 🚨 Annoying ads
  • 🐛 Crashes when trying to save/share
  • 🐛 Can't access previous drawings
  • 🐛 Difficult to color large areas
  • 🐛 Can't zoom in on smaller resolutions
  • 🐛 Drawings disappear after closing the app

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FAQ about Free Art Apps Pixel

What are the best free art apps pixel for iPhone?
Pixel Art Maker tops our free art apps pixel ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Pixel Art Maker shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ free art apps pixel on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.