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Pixelmator Pro vs Acorn: catalog facts
Pixelmator Pro	Acorn
Paid Included in Apple Creator Studio or bought once on the Mac App Store.	Paid One-time purchase with no subscription, after a 14-day free trial.
macOS, iOS	macOS
Nondestructive layer-based editing Raster and vector tools in one app	No subscription, paid once AI subject selection and Live Text tool built in
Apple devices only Some AI features depend on Apple Intelligence	macOS only Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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