Pixel Animator: GIF Maker 4+

Pretty good, but could be better

So, I found this app, I loved the concept. I gave this app a go. It’s pretty good, but there’s a few things I think that could make it better. For starters, this isn’t as user friendly as I’d like - Some of the controls don’t make sense, but overall as long as you play with them you can mostly figure it out. Another thing I’ve noticed, is if you try to save it makes a duplicate of that file. I’ve been trying to export projects I’ve done, but every time I try the app crashes (I’m never able to save them). Another thing I think would be nice is a way to make an account so you can automatically save and backup files. One last thing, I wish there was an easier way to view what you’ve done/did — a way for onion skin would be great! Overall, I’d say this is a pretty good app, it’s certainly got a lot of potential. I think some fixes could make this even better. It does mostly what I needed it to do, so that was a plus! Certainly look forward to using and understanding the tools more.

Works! Not super user friendly, though

This app is pretty great and gets the job done!

Buuttt... it could certainly improve!

it could help a lot to add a color wheel so users can choose their own colors instead of pick from a list of pre set ones! I have a lot of beige and dark brown characters that I’d love to make animated pieces of on here, but I’m limited by the available options.

It also wouldn’t hurt to add a zooming option! It’s really frustrating to use without one.

Also, the exporting and saving options are in broken english and confusing, not very user friendly and hard to understand.

It could be helpful to add center guidelines as well as add a more true to life grid to the workspace! It’s very difficult to figure out where the center is without counting pixel by pixel

I’d recommend making said grid/guidelines a toggle-able option as they probably wouldn’t be very easy on the eyes after a while.

the shape tool doesn’t seem to be affected by the undo/back arrow? Since it’s such a large amount of pixels, it’s a pain to manually erase, so you might want to look into fixing that!

Aaand a tutorial when you first use the app would help new users to figure out what function does what!

Lastly, a mirroring function would be phenomenal!! It’d be so much easier to make shapes that are the exact same on each side.

All in all, it’s a good app! But it could be so much better with a bit more work!

Developer Response ,

Hi, the issues you mentioned have already been fixed in 1.0.6 update.

Not what I was expecting...

I saw this and I said, "wow! This looks great!" But, unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations. But, I will tell you what I think you should fix, because this has huge potential. Number one, smaller brush sizes, please! We need to do more refined work. Or, me, at least. Second, be able to save to camera roll. Or maybe it already can. Idk, j just started using it. Third, friendlier setup. In my opinion, this setup is ugly. Change it is the title screen isn't as bland, and easier to understand controls. And finally, the last flaw- make it so whenever you save, it isn't a copy! Ok, thanks for reading all the way through and I hope you understand. If you made it this far in a pixel animation program, you can work with what you have to make a jewel. K, bye.