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Pixel Brush review

Freemium#26 of 42 in Android Drawing Apps

A free-to-start Android pixel-art app with animation tools and Aseprite import/export.

6.3/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Pixel Brush is an Android app for creating and animating pixel art, aimed at solo creators and small teams working with 8-bit or 16-bit artwork. Its drawing, shape, fill, and selection tools cover core pixel-art tasks, while built-in palettes and Lospec palette importing help organize color choices. Layers can be rearranged or hidden, and artwork saves automatically. The free-to-start model makes it accessible for casual projects as well as focused animation work.

Animation is a notable strength: Pixel Brush supports frame-based workflows with onion-skinning and frame linking, then exports animations as GIF or MP4. Aseprite import and export also make it relevant to artists who move pixel-art projects between tools. Those capabilities give it a more specific appeal than a basic drawing app: it suits creators who want animation and Aseprite file compatibility on Android. The published feature set is mobile-focused, so it is not a fit for people seeking a desktop or multi-platform workflow.

The main constraints are its maximum canvas size of 1024 × 1024 pixels and its narrow pixel-art focus. Those limits matter for larger artwork or projects that need broader illustration capabilities. Pixel Brush is free to install and lists in-app purchases, but its pricing model does not make the cost of those purchases clear. Choose it if Android-based pixel drawing, small-scale animation, and Aseprite file exchange are priorities; consider a broader drawing tool if larger canvases or non-pixel illustration are central to your work.

Pixel Brush pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Imports and exports Aseprite files
    • Onion-skin animation with GIF and MP4 export
    • Includes layers, palettes, and automatic saving
  • Where it doesn't
    • Canvas sizes are limited to 1024 × 1024 pixels
    • Focused on pixel art rather than general-purpose drawing
    • Available on Android only

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