Pxl ‑ Photo Background Remover vs Smart Mosaic Generator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Pxl, Oct 14, 2026 for Smart Mosaic Generator.
The short answer
- Pxl lists 5 features Smart Mosaic Generator’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI generation, Auto-optimization, Background removal.
Head to head
Remove background & create stunning product photos in a click!
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
Standard Monthly
- · Ad-free experience (No watermarks)
- · All shape tools (Rectangular & Circular)
- · Edit up to 10 images per hour
- · High-resolution output
- · Maximum file size: 10MB per image
- · Mobile & Desktop optimized workflow
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCreating professional product photos can be challenging, time-consuming, and expensive. Our app helps your products stand out with clean, crystal-clear backgrounds. By harmonizing your images across your entire store, you remove distractions, keep customers focused on what matters, and ultimately increase sales. No editing needed on your side: our AI does everything for you.
Smart Mosaic Generator streamlines image privacy for busy merchants. Customer reviews and shipping labels often leak sensitive data like addresses or names, risking privacy law violations. Our app dramatically reduces editing time, replacing complex software with an intuitive, in-app workflow. Whether processing photo reviews or installation shots, you can apply precise rectangular or circular blurs.
- 100% Automatic - One click and your background is automatically removed
- Customizable - Choose any background color you want to match your store design!
- Bulk Actions - You can remove up to 15 backgrounds at the same time!
- Instant Smart Mosaic: Apply mosaic effects in-app without needing Photoshop.
- Precise Selection Tools: Use Rectangular or Circular tools to blur specific area
- PII Compliance: Safely remove personal data from customer reviews and labels.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Pxl |  Smart Mosaic Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Pxl | Smart Mosaic Generator |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 35 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Pxl | Smart Mosaic Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $3.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 1 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Pxl | Smart Mosaic Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #35(ahead) | #298 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Apr 3, 2020 | May 15, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Axel Hardy | NW |
FAQ
Pxl and Smart Mosaic Generator: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Pxl lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as AI generation, Auto-optimization, Background removal, Custom backgrounds. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Pxl, Oct 14, 2026 for Smart Mosaic Generator; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Pxl, Oct 14, 2026 for Smart Mosaic Generator. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.