Head-to-head · Pixel Art Software
Pixquare vs PixelAoi
Pixquare leads on 0 checks, PixelAoi on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePixquare · 7.8/10
Pixquare scores higher on our rubric for pixel art software: 7.8 against 5.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #34.
Pixquare is the better fit for apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art. PixelAoi is the better fit for windows users targeting multiple game engines.
- Pixquare fits best
Apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art
- PixelAoi fits best
Windows users targeting multiple game engines
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Side by side
| Feature | Pixquare 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | PixelAoi 5.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 5.5 |
| Ranking | #14 in Pixel Art Software | #34 in Pixel Art Software |
| Best for | Apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art | Windows users targeting multiple game engines |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $7.99 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS | Windows |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Pixquare 5/5 · PixelAoi 5/5 | ||
| Animation timeline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indexed color tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sprite-sheet export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onion skinning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilemap tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | iOS, macOS | Windows |
| Export formats | PNG, BMP, JPEG, GIF, MOV, sprite sheet, ASEPRITE, PSD, timelapse | PNG, JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, sprite-sheet PNG, packed atlas PNG+JSON, Aseprite JSON, Godot .tres, Unity .meta, Unreal JSON, Spine JSON+.atlas, Tiled .tmx, .pxl |
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| Our verdict | Pixquare is a pixel art editor for iPhone, iPad, and compatible Mac computers. It is designed for pixel artists, animators, and game-asset creators who need more than basic drawing tools. The feature set covers frame-based animation, onion… Read the review → |
PixelAoi is a native Rust pixel-art editor aimed at game developers creating sprites, animations, tilemaps, and related game assets. Its toolset covers frame-based cel animation, layers, onion skinning, animation tags, indexed-color… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Pixquare — where it wins
- Tilemap, tileset, and sprite-sheet tools support game-asset workflows
- Indexed color, palettes, layers, linked cels, and reference layers
- Animation timeline, onion skinning, and timelapse recording included
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS and macOS only
- Requires a paid license with no free plan
- The broad feature set may exceed simple pixel-editing needs
PixelAoi — where it wins
- Exports to Godot, Unity, Unreal, Spine, and Tiled
- Combines animation, palettes, tilemaps, and collision layers
- One-time $17 license includes future updates and all exports
Where it doesn't
- Currently available only for Windows
- Free access ends after six months
- Local AI workflows depend on supported external servers
- Pixquare7.8/10 · Paid
A capable Apple-focused pixel art editor for animated game assets and tilemaps.
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A focused Windows editor with strong animation, tilemap, and engine export coverage.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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