8bit Painter Downloads & Revenue8bit Painter - Pixel Art · App Store & Google Play
8bit Painter - Pixel Art gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
8bit Painter - Pixel Art by Takayuki Miyagawa is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
8bit Painter - Pixel Art update history & changes
Last change · 17 events since 6 Jul 2014Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 17 events
- 📦8bit Painter - Pixel Art updated to version 2.7.5iOSThank you for using 8bit Painter!
# Improvements & Fixes
* Updated the Gallery and canvas menus on iPhone and iPad with icons to make features easier to identify.
* When importing an image, you can now zoom out until the entire image fits within the crop frame.
* Adjusted the position and spacing of the buttons shown when moving or rotating the canvas.
* Fixed an issue where color swatches in the preset palette could appear vertically compressed depending on the available display space.… more - 📦8bit Painter - Pixel Art: first update in 120 daysiOS
- ✏️8bit Painter - Pixel Art: needs a newer iOSiOSiOS 17.6 → iOS 18.6
- 📦8bit Painter - Pixel Art updated to version 2.7.4iOSThank you for using 8bit Painter!
# Improvements & Fixes
* Fixed a crash when exporting images.
* Fixed an issue where panning the canvas with two fingers after adjusting the zoom slider could cause the zoom level to jump unexpectedly.… more - 📊8bit Painter - Pixel Art passed 1M monthly usersAndroidour estimate
- 📈8bit Painter - Pixel Art dropped out of every chart we trackiOSLast seen 22 Oct
- 🆕8bit Painter - Pixel Art first spotted by AppInsideriOS#86 in Top Free · Entertainment · Japan
- 📦8bit Painter - Pixel Art updated to version 2.0.1Android- Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash while editing, including when using the fill tool.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash on startup on some devices.
- Optimized the app and improved stability.… more - ✏️8bit Painter - Pixel Art: description updatedAndroid· US
- ✏️8bit Painter - Pixel Art: short description updatedAndroid· US
- ✏️8bit Painter - Pixel Art: renamedAndroid8bit Painter → 8bit Painter - Pixel Art · US
- 📦8bit Painter - Pixel Art updated to version 2.0.0Android[What's New in Version 2.0.0]
- Redesigned color picker.
- Keep original colors or reduce colors when importing images.
- Gallery capacity: 480 to 600 artworks.
- Easier two-finger zooming and panning.
- Fewer accidental marks when zooming.
- Clearer fine grids when zoomed out.
- Fixed broken lines and incorrect area selections.
- More stable backup export and restore, with clearer progress messages.
- Fixed navigation getting stuck when ads fail to display.
Other features and improvements.… more - 🆕8bit Painter - Pixel Art first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidSouth Korea
- 📦8bit Painter - Pixel Art version 1.28.0AndroidFor a better experience on the latest versions of Android, we've improved image importing, sharing, and backup processes.
- 📦8bit Painter - Pixel Art version 2.7.2iOSThank you for using 8bit Painter.
This update improves the stability of the canvas display after importing images and refines screen layouts on iPad.
- Fixed an issue where the canvas position or size could appear incorrectly after importing an image.
- Adjusted the color picker and share screen layouts on iPad to make them more reliable.
- Adjusted image sharing so cloud saves include only the image, while posts to X include hashtags.
- Made other small display-related improvements.… more - 🆕8bit Painter - Pixel Art released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕8bit Painter - Pixel Art released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
App Store
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Google Play
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8bit Painter - Pixel Art downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 100+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where 8bit Painter - Pixel Art's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Ad-led
How 8bit Painter - Pixel Art makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Remove Ads |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 0 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #42 | 2 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.6 ★ | 19k |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 26k 1.8k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 45k |
About 8bit Painter - Pixel Art
An easy-to-use app for creating pixel art and 8-bit style artwork.
8bit Painter is a simple pixel art drawing app that beginners can start enjoying right away.
With intuitive controls, you can easily create pixel art for social media icons, game skins, illustrations, patterns, and more. It is also great for making designs for Perler beads, cross-stitch, knitting, and other handmade projects.
Key Features
- Simple controls that are easy for anyone to use
- Clear, focused tools for creating pixel art
- Perfect for beginners
- Great for making social media icons and game skins
- Import photos and convert them into pixel art
- Remove photo backgrounds and import just the subject
- Draw with Apple Pencil or a compatible stylus using a stylus-only setting on iPad
- Choose colors intuitively with a color wheel, sliders, and palettes
- Export transparent images in PNG format
- Export and import your artwork data
Canvas Sizes
16x16 / 24x24 / 32x32 / 48x48 / 64x64 / 96x96 / 128x128 / 160x160 / 192x192
Choose the right canvas size for your project, from small social media icons to detailed pixel art and craft patterns.
Image Import
Import your favorite photos and automatically convert them into pixel art.
Keep the background or remove it to import just the subject. You can refine the cutout by cropping to a smaller area, or undo the last cutout.
Great for creating social media icons, game skins, and pixel art assets.
Drawing with a Stylus on iPad
Turn on “Draw with a Stylus Only” to edit the canvas using Apple Pencil or a compatible stylus that your iPad recognizes as a pen. This prevents accidental marks from your fingers while still letting you use them to zoom, pan, and tap buttons.
Color Selection
Choose a base color with the color wheel, then fine-tune it with sliders or HEX input. You can also pick colors quickly from preset palettes, or save frequently used colors to your custom color palette for reuse.
Artwork Data Management
Export artwork data saved in your Gallery from the Settings screen, and import it again when needed. This is helpful for keeping your pixel art safe, preparing for a device change, or reinstalling the app.
Artwork Storage
- The initial artwork storage limit is 30 artworks
- Expand the limit up to 600 artworks by watching rewarded video ads or purchasing the Remove Ads add-on
Image Export
- Choose from 3 export sizes
- Supports transparent PNG images
- Useful for social media posts, game skins, and exporting assets
Remove Ads Add-On
- Hides all ads
- Expands the artwork storage limit to 600 artworks
- Can be restored after reinstalling the app
- One-time purchase
How to Expand Your Storage Limit
- Each rewarded video ad you watch increases your artwork storage limit by 5 artworks, up to 600
- Purchasing the Remove Ads add-on expands your artwork storage limit to 600 artworks
Recommended For
- Anyone who wants to start creating pixel art
- People who want to make their own social media ico
8bit Painter - Pixel Art App Store
8bit Painter - Pixel Art gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Not in any tracked top chart right now.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
8bit Painter - Pixel Art on the App Store
App details
8bit Painter - Pixel Art downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where 8bit Painter - Pixel Art's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in 8bit Painter - Pixel Art before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How 8bit Painter - Pixel Art makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Remove Ads |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
About 8bit Painter - Pixel Art
An easy-to-use app for creating pixel art and 8-bit style artwork.
8bit Painter is a simple pixel art drawing app that beginners can start enjoying right away.
With intuitive controls, you can easily create pixel art for social media icons, game skins, illustrations, patterns, and more. It is also great for making designs for Perler beads, cross-stitch, knitting, and other handmade projects.
Key Features
- Simple controls that are easy for anyone to use
- Clear, focused tools for creating pixel art
- Perfect for beginners
- Great for making social media icons and game skins
- Import photos and convert them into pixel art
- Remove photo backgrounds and import just the subject
- Draw with Apple Pencil or a compatible stylus using a stylus-only setting on iPad
- Choose colors intuitively with a color wheel, sliders, and palettes
- Export transparent images in PNG format
- Export and import your artwork data
Canvas Sizes
16x16 / 24x24 / 32x32 / 48x48 / 64x64 / 96x96 / 128x128 / 160x160 / 192x192
Choose the right canvas size for your project, from small social media icons to detailed pixel art and craft patterns.
Image Import
Import your favorite photos and automatically convert them into pixel art.
Keep the background or remove it to import just the subject. You can refine the cutout by cropping to a smaller area, or undo the last cutout.
Great for creating social media icons, game skins, and pixel art assets.
Drawing with a Stylus on iPad
Turn on “Draw with a Stylus Only” to edit the canvas using Apple Pencil or a compatible stylus that your iPad recognizes as a pen. This prevents accidental marks from your fingers while still letting you use them to zoom, pan, and tap buttons.
Color Selection
Choose a base color with the color wheel, then fine-tune it with sliders or HEX input. You can also pick colors quickly from preset palettes, or save frequently used colors to your custom color palette for reuse.
Artwork Data Management
Export artwork data saved in your Gallery from the Settings screen, and import it again when needed. This is helpful for keeping your pixel art safe, preparing for a device change, or reinstalling the app.
Artwork Storage
- The initial artwork storage limit is 30 artworks
- Expand the limit up to 600 artworks by watching rewarded video ads or purchasing the Remove Ads add-on
Image Export
- Choose from 3 export sizes
- Supports transparent PNG images
- Useful for social media posts, game skins, and exporting assets
Remove Ads Add-On
- Hides all ads
- Expands the artwork storage limit to 600 artworks
- Can be restored after reinstalling the app
- One-time purchase
How to Expand Your Storage Limit
- Each rewarded video ad you watch increases your artwork storage limit by 5 artworks, up to 600
- Purchasing the Remove Ads add-on expands your artwork storage limit to 600 artworks
Recommended For
- Anyone who wants to start creating pixel art
- People who want to make their own social media ico
Latest updates
Store changes
What 8bit Painter - Pixel Art changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from Takayuki Miyagawa
8bit Painter - Pixel Art Android
8bit Painter - Pixel Art gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
8bit Painter - Pixel Art is #53 in Art & Design Free on Google Play in Japan and charting in 2 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
8bit Painter - Pixel Art on Google Play
App details
8bit Painter - Pixel Art downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where 8bit Painter - Pixel Art's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in 8bit Painter - Pixel Art before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How 8bit Painter - Pixel Art makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Remove Ads |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Art & DesignFree | #53 | |
| Art & DesignFree | #42 |
Apps near 8bit Painter - Pixel Art on the chart
Art & Design Free, around #53.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About 8bit Painter - Pixel Art
Create pixel art for social media icons, bead patterns, cross-stitch patterns, and more. With intuitive controls and essential drawing features, you can focus on your artwork without learning complicated tools.
PIXEL ART FOR YOUR CREATIVE PROJECTS
Use 8bit Painter to:
• Learn pixel art and practice pixel drawing
• Create profile pictures and social media icons
• Draw bead patterns
• Design cross-stitch patterns
FLEXIBLE CANVAS SIZES
Choose a preset canvas size or set a custom width and height. You can also resize the canvas while working on your artwork.
Preset sizes:
16 × 16, 24 × 24, 32 × 32, 48 × 48, 64 × 64, 96 × 96, 128 × 128, 160 × 160, and 192 × 192 pixels.
CONVERT IMAGES TO PIXEL ART
Import an image and convert it into pixel art. Turn your favorite photos and pictures into a starting point for your next creation.
CUSTOM AND PRESET COLOR PALETTES
Create custom colors and save up to 120 colors in your User Color Palette. You can also choose from 96 colors in the Preset Color Palette.
EXPORT PNG IMAGES WITH TRANSPARENCY
Export your pixel art as a PNG image, with support for transparent backgrounds. Choose from three output sizes to suit your project.
You can also include canvas grid lines in the exported image, making it useful as a reference for bead and cross-stitch projects.
BACK UP AND TRANSFER YOUR ARTWORK
Export artwork data to external storage, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or an SD card.
Import the exported data into 8bit Painter on another smartphone or tablet to continue editing your artwork.
Keep a backup of your artwork data so you can transfer it when replacing your device or recover it if your device is lost or damaged.
REMOVE ADS
Purchase Ad Remover to remove ads from the app. If you reinstall 8bit Painter, you can restore your purchase without buying Ad Remover again.
What's new in 2.0.1
- Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash on startup on some devices.
- Optimized the app and improved stability.
Store changes
What 8bit Painter - Pixel Art changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.