Retro Art Studio

Retro Art Studio

by Six Foot Three Foot

3 ratings
53 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

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Released
November 21, 2011
Updated
April 7, 2026

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Unleash your creativity with three classic-inspired art tools. Design pixel art, create vibrant peg-style designs, or sketch with playful dial controls. This app offers a simple, satisfying, and mess-free way to make art for all ages.

✓Pixel art creation
✓Peg-style artwork
✓Dial doodle sketching
✓Intuitive grid interface
✓Distraction-free design
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What's New in Retro Art Studio

3.0.0

April 7, 2026

Brand new version, re-written from ground up. New Graphics, controls, and ready for future improvements coming soon.

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$2.99

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User reviews

Time passing at some occasions...

Constantly crashes, and etch a sketch is low quality.

Awesome

Pretty cool and fun

MEH

Good but okay

Publicity ruin it

Uninstalled because of the publicity

Bad update

I use to love this app. I'm made I updated it. Now the drawing templates are way smaller

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

Constantly crashes

Bug

Crashed on save, lost drawing

Bug

Won't load

Bug

Not opening on iPad 2

Bug

Can't open the stupid thing

Bug

Won't even open

Bug

Doesn't open on iPods

Bug

Kept on crashing

Bug

Wont even open on my iPhone 5

Bug

Couldn't even open it! Crash Crash Crash!

Bug

App acts like I have an iPhone 5

Bug

Buttons on the bottom are too small

Bug

Error saving photo

Bug

App closes out when trying to open pixel painter

Bug

Facebook button does not work

Bug

Save an image is a screenshot of the whole screen

Bug
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Requested Features

15 requests

More art settings

Feature

Update to fix crashing

Feature

More colors

Feature

Zoom functionality

Feature

Color Spectrum Pad

Feature

Dropper Tool

Feature

Templates

Feature

Online community for sharing creations/forum

Feature

Fix buttons on bottom being too small

Feature

Fix saving issues

Feature

Add more things to do

Feature

More brushes

Feature

Fix app acting like it's on iPhone 5 when it's not

Feature

Fix update issues

Feature

Add more colors

Feature

FAQ

What can I create with Retro Art Studio?

Retro Art Studio offers three distinct creative tools. You can design colorful pixel art on an intuitive grid, create vibrant peg-style artwork inspired by classic light boards, and make playful sketches using classic dial controls.

Is Retro Art Studio suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed with simple, satisfying creative tools and a clean, distraction-free design, making it suitable for all ages and experience levels. It's meant to be a pressure-free environment to experiment and have fun.

How does the app make money?

The application is free to download and use, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. These options allow users to enhance their experience or support the development of the app.

What are the main creative modes in the app?

The app features three primary creative modes: Pixel Painter for grid-based pixel art, LED Lights for peg-style artwork, and Dial-A-Doodle for sketches using classic dial controls. Each mode offers a unique way to express your creativity.