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Best Pixel Art Maker Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

Pixel Art Maker is S tier, #3 of 8 in pixel art drawing. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

  1. 1
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 6,045 ratings · score 92
    Pixel art editor with layers, frame-by-frame animation, custom palettes, and export to GIF, sprite sheets, and MP4.
  2. 2
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 3,262 ratings · score 92
    Pixel art editor for iPad and iPhone with drawing tools, layers, an animation timeline, and Aseprite file support.
  3. 4
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 6,685 ratings · score 90
    A simple pixel art and 8-bit style drawing app with canvas sizes from 16x16 to 192x192 and photo-to-pixel conversion.
  4. 5
    Free download · ★ 4.7 · 11,652 ratings · score 90
    A pixel art editor with an integrated online gallery and community for creating, sharing and discussing pixel art.
  5. 6
    Free · ★ 4.4 · 2,150 ratings · score 78
    Pixel art app for drawing, making GIFs with layers and frames, and sharing work in a community feed.
  6. 7
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 9,981 ratings · score 69
    Free social networking app for creating virtual petz, sharing posts, entering petz shows, and trading petz with other.
  7. 8
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 3,383 ratings · score 66
    A pixel art editor with layers, color mixing, undo and redo, and animated GIF or PNG export.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to Pixel Art Maker on iPhone?
Pixel Studio for pixel art, S tier, #1 in pixel art drawing.
Is there a free alternative to Pixel Art Maker?
Yes: Pixel Studio for pixel art (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Does anything rank above Pixel Art Maker?
Yes. 2 apps rank above it in pixel art drawing: Pixel Studio for pixel art (#1), Pixquare - Pixel Art Studio (#2).

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