# Octa Paint Simple 8bit Drawing — Simple 8bit Painting & Editing

> Simple 8-bit pixel art drawing and editing app for mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Digital Tools Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octa-paint-simple-8bit-drawing/id1559402561 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Digital Tools Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/852921471)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octa-paint-simple-8bit-drawing/id1559402561/reviews.md

## What is Octa Paint Simple 8bit Drawing?

OctaPaint is a quick, simple & easy 8bit pixel art painting/sketching app, OctaPaint is designed to be simple, no complicated layers, menus, filters just simple and fun 8bit drawing.

OctaPaint will help you create amazing 8bit pixel art work on your iPhone or iPad with your finger or Apple Pencil.
Then easily share to your photo library, Instagram, Facebook or your favourite app with just a tap.

Add a background image as a drawing guide to help you improve your 8bit drawing skills or make 8bit versions of existing images or pictures.

Use 32x32 images to create amazing custom app icons for developers or Shortcuts users.

Great for creating NFT art.

Features:
 - Wide range of 8bit resolutions from 8x8 - 64x64
 - Unlimited colors,
 - 'Eye dropper' color picker to help you the right color
 - Color Picker - pick from any photo
 - Add reference image as a drawing guide
 - Set transparency of reference image, or move above or below pixel art
 - Add/remove drawing grid
 - Easy sharing and exporting
 - Round and square pixels
 - Duplicate images to create quick variations
 - Up to 6 custom colors in your color palette at once
 - Save your favourite color palettes
 - Apple Pencil support
 - Create NFT art
 - Instantly convert any image into 8bit art

The app icon and all art work in the screenshots has been made using this app!

Note: Some features require a one time, lifetime in-app purchase to enable.

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Made in New Zealand

## Key features

- 8bit resolutions from 8x8 to 64x64
- Unlimited colors and custom palettes
- Reference image drawing guide
- Convert images to 8bit art
- Apple Pencil support
- Easy sharing and exporting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OctaPaint+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Color Palette Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octa-paint-simple-8bit-drawing/id1559402561/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2024-07-12*

Love it

### 1/5 — Don’t you hate it when you download a free app…

*2024-03-23*

…only to find you have to then pay if you want to use it?

A bit of transparency & honesty up-front, please.
If it’s £2.99 to use, put a £2.99 price tag on it in the AppStore.

**Developer response:** Hi,

This is a free app to use and free forever! There are some features that are a very cheap one-time in-app purchase to unlock, however you don't need to buy them to use the app, additionally the App Store will tell you if there is a in-app purchase in the app and how much it is before downloading.
Having a paid upfront app means no one will downloaded it because they don't know what they are downloading until after they have paid, having a one-time in-app purchase enables users to try the app before buying or just choose not to and keep using a limited set of features for free.

I hope this helps, thanks for your feedback.
Cheers
Andy :)

### 5/5 — 👍

*2023-09-19*

Just a simple drawing app, pixel art is nice.

### 5/5 — 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

*2022-02-06*

Cool as 😎

### 5/5 — Simple and exactly what it should be

*2021-12-27, version 1.1.0*

Was browsing for a simple 8 bit style art app to work with Apple Pencil. This is it. Great for an escape. Works well with pencil. Worth 2.99!

## Frequently asked questions about Octa Paint Simple 8bit Drawing

### What is Octa Paint?

Octa Paint is a straightforward 8-bit pixel art drawing and editing application designed for iPhone and iPad. It focuses on simplicity, offering essential tools for creating pixel art without complex layers or menus.

### Does Octa Paint have ads?

No, Octa Paint does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and use, with optional features available through a one-time in-app purchase.

### How much does Octa Paint cost?

Octa Paint is free to download and use. Certain advanced features require a one-time, lifetime in-app purchase to unlock.

### What devices does Octa Paint support?

Octa Paint is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It also offers Apple Pencil support for enhanced drawing precision on compatible iPads.

### Can I use my own images as a guide in Octa Paint?

Yes, Octa Paint allows you to add a reference image as a drawing guide. You can adjust its transparency and position it above or below your pixel art.

### How often is Octa Paint updated?

Octa Paint was last updated on September 12, 2024, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The current version is 3.2.0.

### What is the age rating for Octa Paint?

Octa Paint has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children, to explore digital art creation.

### Can Octa Paint convert existing images into 8-bit art?

Yes, Octa Paint features a function to instantly convert any image into 8-bit art, allowing you to create retro-style versions of your photos or artwork.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.0 — 2024-09-12

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.1.0 — 2023-09-20

Improved importing images and converting to 8bit/pixel art.
Bug fixes and drawing improvements.
Support for iOS 17.

### 3.0.3 — 2022-09-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.0.2 — 2022-08-31

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.0.1 — 2022-07-18

Minor bug fixes including fixing an issue where there was no transparency when saving to photo library.

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