Restory vs PixFix (2026): Honest Feature and Pricing Comparison

Quick Verdict

PixFix is a dedicated old photo restoration app on iOS — reasonable quality, subscription pricing. Restory is similarly focused but offers a broader feature set (six specialized AI models vs PixFix's narrower core) and coin-based pricing that suits occasional users better.

• Choose PixFix if: the subscription model fits your usage and you don't need features beyond core restoration
• Choose Restory if: you want pay-per-use pricing, more AI features, or the portrait animation capability

This comparison is published by Restory. Feature references are based on public App Store information as of April 2026.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Restory	PixFix
Face restoration	Dedicated model (5 coins)	Yes
Colorization	AI-based (4 coins)	Yes
Scratch and damage removal	Automatic (5 coins)	Yes
Enhancement and upscaling	Up to 4x (4 coins)	Yes
Generative fill	Recreate (6 coins, Premium)	Limited
Portrait animation	Bring to Life (10-15 coins)	No
Languages supported	32	Fewer
Pricing model	Coin-based, pay-per-use	Subscription

Pricing

Restory

• 50 coins one-time: EUR 7.99
• 200 coins one-time: EUR 24.99
• 500 coins one-time: EUR 44.99
• Annual plan: EUR 39.99/year (200 coins per renewal, 3-day free trial)
• Coins never expire

PixFix

Subscription-based pricing (check current App Store listing for exact tiers). Typical AI restoration apps with subscription models charge EUR 5-15/week or EUR 30-80/year.

The structural difference: with Restory, you buy coins, use them when you need, and pay nothing in idle months. With PixFix, the subscription continues charging whether you restore one photo or twenty in a given week.

Use Case Comparison

For a one-time family archive project (20-50 photos)

Restory's 200-coin pack at EUR 24.99 covers a complete archive project with features to spare. PixFix's subscription charges continuously, so the cost depends on how quickly you finish.

Winner: Restory (pay once, no clock running)

For ongoing weekly use

If you use photo restoration as part of a regular workflow (professional photographer, genealogist, historian), PixFix's subscription may work out comparable to Restory's larger coin packs. At that point, feature differences matter more than price.

Winner: Depends on feature needs

For portrait animation specifically

PixFix doesn't offer portrait animation. Restory's Bring to Life (10-15 coins) is unique in this comparison.

Winner: Restory

For photos with physical damage (torn, missing sections)

Restory's Recreate feature uses generative AI specifically tuned for photo reconstruction. PixFix's capability here is more limited.

Winner: Restory

Privacy and Data Handling

Both apps process photos via cloud servers. Both standard iOS apps delete photos within a short window and commit to not training models on user data without consent. Specific retention times vary — Restory publishes a 24-hour maximum in its privacy policy.

Final Verdict

PixFix is a capable restoration app with a reasonable feature set. Restory offers a broader feature set (portrait animation, stronger generative fill) and coin-based pricing that's more flexible for occasional users.

For most family archive projects, Restory's pay-per-use model wins on cost. For ongoing weekly use, the apps are more comparable and feature preferences decide.

Download Restory on the App Store to try the feature set with 15 free trial coins on the annual plan's 3-day trial.

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