# Retro Art Studio

> Retro-inspired digital art creation tools for pixel art, peg art, and dial doodles. (iPhone/iPad app by Six Foot Three Foot.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-art-studio/id473538911 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Six Foot Three Foot](https://appshunter.io/developer/387610242)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 148 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-art-studio/id473538911/reviews.md

## What is Retro Art Studio?

Super Retro Art Studio

Create. Play. Relax.

Super Retro Art Studio brings together three classic-inspired creative tools in one simple, satisfying app. Whether you want to unwind, experiment, or just make something fun, it’s all here—no pressure, no mess.


Three Ways to Create

Pixel Painter  
Design colorful pixel art with an intuitive grid. Tap, fill, and bring your ideas to life : one square at a time.

LED Lights  
Create vibrant peg-style artwork inspired by classic light boards. Bright, bold, and instantly rewarding.

Dial-A-Doodle  
Twist your way to playful sketches with classic dial controls. No undo-just pure creative flow.

Features

• Simple, satisfying creative tools  
• Draw, fill, erase, and experiment freely  
• Clean, distraction-free design  
• Designed for all ages  


Make something from yesterday today.

## Key features

- Pixel art creation
- Peg-style artwork
- Dial doodle sketching
- Intuitive grid interface
- Distraction-free design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-art-studio/id473538911/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Time passing at some occasions...

*2017-03-18, version 2.0.5*

Constantly crashes, and etch a sketch is low quality.

### 4/5 — Awesome

*2016-10-28, version 2.0.5*

Pretty cool and fun

### 2/5 — MEH

*2015-11-12, version 2.0.0*

Good but okay

### 1/5 — Publicity ruin it

*2015-10-13, version 2.0.0*

Uninstalled because of the publicity

### 1/5 — Bad update

*2015-09-23, version 2.0.0*

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

### 5/5 — Brilliant App

*2015-08-11*

Great App, really enjoyed it. Very nostalgic.

### 1/5 — Maby

*2015-03-24, version 1.9.2*

Like add a update and more art settings

### 1/5 — Bad Game, NEVER download

*2014-12-31, version 1.9.2*

It is so stupid the pixel art only gives you like 5 colors!!!!! Everything else is glitchy!!!! If you could rate 0 stars I would !!!!

### 5/5 — Excellent App for Pixel Art

*2014-09-14, version 1.9.0*

Was searching for alternative app to Sketch Club, which is incredible and wonderful. But I needed easier tools for grade K - 2 to create Pixel art. This is it. Very simple, colors easy to select, erase removes each pixel and the save to photo gallery on my iPad is extremely clear. I bought full version to remove ads.

### 1/5 — Crashed on save, lost drawing

*2014-06-20, version 1.8.0*

Pretty much a worst case failure. Made a drawing in pixel art, clicked save, chose save to album and the app crashed and lost the drawing.

## Frequently asked questions about Retro Art Studio

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-04-07

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

### 2.3.4 — 2021-04-11

Celebrating 10 years on the app store!  Just a small update for IOS 14

### 2.2.0 — 2019-07-17

Performance updates, and built for iOS 12.

### 2.1.3 — 2018-07-23

Fixed issue when saving photos

### 2.1.2 — 2017-06-05

Fixed issue on Settings menus not drawing properly

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