# Dotterly: Diamond painting — Diamond art pattern maker > Diamond art pattern maker for creating and printing DIY kits. (iPhone/iPad app by Subtlabs.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotterly-diamond-painting/id6446167461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Subtlabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124491603) - Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 87 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 51 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more - Released: 2023-03-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-18 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotterly-diamond-painting/id6446167461/reviews.md ## What is Dotterly? Dotterly is the best diamond art pattern maker app on iPhone and iPad. Easily create and print your own DIY diamond painting kits at home with this simple yet powerful app. • Perfect for beginners and professionals • Convert your photos or draw your own designs • Use Diamond Dotz, Artdot, and DiamondDrillsUSA drills • Export your work as a printable PDF • Print your patterns at home as a DIY kit • No subscriptions (pay once, enjoy forever) IT WORKS LIKE MAGIC When converting a photo, use our custom-built wizard tool to effortlessly choose the best settings for your image and see the results instantly. TRACE OVER IMAGES When drawing your own designs, you can show an image in the background. This can be super helpful as a reference to trace over. You can also show the original image after converting a photo, which makes tidying up your patterns even easier. MAKE YOUR MASTERPIECE Once your pattern is finished, simply print it at home as a DIY kit: 1) Print your pattern at home 2) Attach a double-sided adhesive sheet 3) Stick down the drills to the adhesive sheet, just like a normal diamond painting kit JOIN THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS... "This app is just perfect for creating diamond paint art. It has all the features that I need and then a lot of features that I didn't know I needed. It's intuitive and easy to use. Thank you for creating this app." - By SWY1985 on the App Store "Got this app to help with making diy patterns for diamond painting. Also good for converting pictures to patterns. I use the ArtDot square drills so this app comes in real handy. It’s easy to understand and use and well worth the price for full usage." - By Diva Nation on the App Store "Love this app. It is a complete app for diamond painting with every option available to counting drills showing where they are and marking them out when they are done!! Thank you Dotterly" - By queenienbean on the App Store BECOME AN AMAZING DESIGNER Our mission is to make it easier and more fun to create your own diamond art designs. Why? Because being creative makes you happier and healthier. FAQ Is the full version a one-time purchase? Yes. There are no subscriptions. You can create and export as many patterns as you like with the one-time purchase. Can I unlock my other devices using the same purchase? Yes. You can unlock the full version on your iPhone, iPad and Mac (M1 chip or later) with just one purchase. Can I share the purchase with my family? Yes. Family Sharing is enabled. Can I sell my patterns? Yes. You can also add your store details to your PDF exports. Do I have to buy the materials separately? Yes. The app is only for creating patterns. You can buy the drills online from Diamond Dotz, Artdot and DiamondDrillsUSA. You can buy the adhesive sheets (double-sided) from Amazon. Where is my data stored? Your data is stored on your device. All processing is done locally on your device. Your data is never transmitted to third parties. TRY IT NOW Try Dotterly now on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. The full version is a one-time purchase. Find out more at dotterly.com Dotterly™ is a trademark of Subtlabs Ltd ## Key features - Create custom diamond art patterns - Convert photos into patterns - Draw your own designs - Export as printable PDF - Make DIY diamond painting kits - Supports various drill brands ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Version | $75.00 | one-time | | Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 27) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotterly-diamond-painting/id6446167461/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Question *2026-07-14* Do you do the diamond painting an do you get the diamonds **Developer response:** Dotterly is designed for creating your own patterns and printing them at home. We do not supply materials. You can buy the drills online from Diamond Dotz, Artdot and DiamondDrillsUSA. You can buy the adhesive sheets (double-sided) from Amazon. We hope that helps :) ### 1/5 — Not so great *2025-12-30* I HATE that I cannot zoom into the generated image before creating patterns. I’m not able to see details when choosing size, brightness, contrast, color count, etc. I also hate all the annoying hints/tips that pop up while trying to use the software. Lastly, it keeps doing a poor job of mapping my photo, looking very pixelated (at 24”x26” size even) due to insisting on not using more than 276 colors even though there are over 440 DMC colors available. I paid to unlock the software’s advanced features, but they don’t help with creating a better pattern. **Developer response:** Hello, we're really sorry to hear you're not happy. In the latest version (2.9), you can now zoom in to the generated image on larger patterns. Please update your review to let us know if that helps? Thank you :) ### 4/5 — Great app—just needs a layers feature :) *2025-12-18* This app and its various features are great! What would really bring it to the next level would be the ability to work in layers. I hope to see this feature added in an update. :) Thank you for this great app! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review, we're really glad you're enjoying the app! We'll add your feedback to the list for further investigation. Thank you :) ### 1/5 — So disappointing *2025-10-15* Absolute waste of money. App doesn’t work like it says at all. I used a photo and you cant even recognise it. Dont bother **Developer response:** Hello, we're really sorry to hear you're not happy. When converting a photo, the size of the pattern is important. A larger pattern size will allow for more detail to be included. A smaller pattern size will result in less detail. We recommend using the wizard tool (look for the magic wand button) so that you can easily see all of the different options when converting a photo. We hope that helps :) ### 1/5 — Bad do NOT get *2025-07-24* THIS IS A REALLY BAD APP IT DOESNT LET YOU PRINT ANYTHING OUT AND IT JUST ALWAYS WASTES TIME BY SAYING YOU NEED TO UNLOCK PREMIUM. DON NOT GET IF YOU WERE EXPECTING FREE THINGS **Developer response:** Hello, we're really sorry to hear you're not happy. To print your pattern with numbers or symbols, press the export button > DIY Kit at the end of the process. For further help, we recommend watching the videos on our YouTube channel (go to Help > User Guide > Choose a guide > Press the YouTube button at the top right). The demo version allows you to get a feel for the app before deciding to buy. The full version is a one-time purchase. We maintain over 100,000 lines of code to keep the app running smoothly on iPhone, iPad and Mac. The one-time fee helps us to continue this work. Thank you :) ### 5/5 — Best App Ever *2025-07-02* Dotterly is the best app for making diamond painting patterns. It is very easy to use and produces wonderful results!!! Dotterly is my go-to app for making my diamond art patterns. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review, we're really glad you're enjoying the app :) ### 1/5 — Bad do NOT get *2025-06-07, version 1.40.1* First of all you cant even print out the picture with the numbers and only print put a pixelated photo. Second of all you have to pay for you to be able to actually do the painting. Lastly it has very confusing instructions and isnt clear. ### 5/5 — Fantastic but could be tweaked just a bit! *2025-03-05* Love the app! Easy to use with fantastic features. 🙂 I have 3 issues: 1. I do not do social media so I have to use the review in App Store. Maybe provide an email address for questions not answered by FAQ. 2. Please consider a way to sort current colors by “symbol” order. 3. Please consider adding a way to include (color key) to margins for professional printing. Thank you for creating an amazing application for diamonds painting enthusiasts. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review, we're really glad you're enjoying the app. We will add your feedback to the list for further investigation :) ### 4/5 — Could be perfect except for a few bugs *2024-11-29* I would have given the app 5 stars except for it having a major bug that causes old dotterly files to overwrite newer dotterly files. The problem is with the rename file option in the app. This does not actually rename the file it gives the file a nickname that you see in the app as the file name. I'd advise users not to use the rename function because it doesn't work as expected and it's counterintuitive. The 2nd flaw with the app is minor. The ability to choose letters or symbols doesn't allow for individual colors to have a specific letter or symbol on the pattern which causes the pattern to sometimes have microscopic symbols for example A3 instead of allowing a symbol for a single digit like $ or * The other problem with the inability to give a color a specific symbol on the pattern is when the symbol the computer chooses is too similar to another color used or another symbol on the printed pattern. Otherwise the app is perfect. Just remember not to use the rename function! I lost an entire morning - several hours worth of work due to the glitch. **Developer response:** Hi julie585, thanks for your feedback. The rename function simply changes the name of the file within the app. The same name is used when exporting your file. Are you perhaps looking to use the duplicate function? The duplicate function will create a copy of your pattern file that is then saved to the 'My Patterns' screen. Please contact us so that we can discuss this further. Just go to Help > FAQ > Report a Problem in the app. Thank you :) ### 5/5 — Adore le produit *2024-11-29* J’aime l’application, juste un petit problème je me suis inscrite à instagrame pour avoir plus de modèles et je ne suis pas capable d’en voir. ## Frequently asked questions about Dotterly ### What does Dotterly do? Dotterly is an app designed to help you create and print your own diamond painting patterns. You can convert your photos into patterns or draw your own designs from scratch. The app allows you to export these patterns as printable PDFs, which you can then use to create your own DIY diamond painting kits at home. ### What are the key features of Dotterly? Key features include the ability to convert photos into diamond art patterns using a custom wizard, draw your own designs by tracing over images, and export your finished patterns as printable PDFs. You can also use the app to print patterns at home and attach adhesive sheets to create your DIY kits. ### How much does Dotterly cost? The app is a one-time purchase, meaning you pay once to unlock the full version and can enjoy all features forever without any subscriptions. This purchase also allows you to unlock the app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac (M1 chip or later) and can be shared with family members. ### What materials do I need for diamond painting with this app? This app is solely for creating the patterns. You will need to purchase the diamond drills separately from brands like Diamond Dotz, Artdot, and DiamondDrillsUSA. You will also need double-sided adhesive sheets, which can be purchased from retailers like Amazon. ### Can I sell the patterns I create with Dotterly? Yes, you can sell the patterns you create using the app. The app even allows you to add your store details directly to the PDF exports, making it convenient for commercial use. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.11 — 2026-06-02 - Updated for iOS 26 - Bug fixes and general improvements If you're enjoying Dotterly, please consider writing a review. Thank you to our wonderful customers for their continued support :) Harry & Charlotte ### 2.10.2 — 2026-04-10 - Add shapes to your patterns (Rectangle, Oval, Triangle, Star, Heart). To do this, press the '+' button on the editing screen > Add Shape. - Scale the contents of your pattern during resizing. To do this, go to Menu (3 lines) > Edit... > Resize Pattern > Width / Height > Resize & Scale Contents. If you wish to centralize your pattern afterwards, go to Menu (3 lines) > Edit... > Centralize Pattern. - On the home screen, you can now select multiple patterns for deletion (press the button at the top left > Select Patterns) - Bug fixes and general improvements If you're enjoying Dotterly, please consider writing a review. Thank you to our wonderful customers for their continued support :) Harry & Charlotte ### 2.10.1 — 2026-04-07 - Add shapes to your patterns (Rectangle, Oval, Triangle, Star, Heart). To do this, press the '+' button on the editing screen > Add Shape. - Scale the contents of your pattern during resizing. To do this, go to Menu (3 lines) > Edit... > Resize Pattern > Width / Height > Resize & Scale Contents (note: scaling only includes full stitches). If you wish to centralize your pattern afterwards, go to Menu (3 lines) > Edit... > Centralize Pattern. - On the home screen, you can now select multiple patterns for deletion (press the button at the top left > Select Patterns) - Bug fixes and general improvements If you're enjoying Dotterly, please consider writing a review. Thank you to our wonderful customers for their continued support :) Harry & Charlotte ### 2.10 — 2026-04-02 Esta atualização da Apple melhorará a funcionalidade deste app. Não há novos recursos incluídos. - Correções de erros e melhorias gerais Se você gosta do aplicativo, considere escrever uma revisão. Obrigado :) ### 2.9 — 2026-01-08 Happy New Year! This update includes bug fixes and general improvements. If you're enjoying Dotterly, please consider writing a review. 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