Comparison

Pixel Art Camera vs Dot Art

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel Art Camera

Transform your photos and videos into pixel art in real-time with a variety of unique styles and creative effects. Save your creations as videos, Live Photos, or GIFs.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to pixel art
  • Record videos in pixel art style
  • Load videos from camera roll
  • 30+ unique styles
  • 10+ creative effects
  • Save as video, Live Photo, or GIF
Features
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Pixel art yourself! Real-time Pixel Art Camera: Turn everything into pixel art! ● Convert any photo to pixel art ● Record videos in pixel art style directly from the camera ● Load videos from the Camera Roll and turn them into retro pixel art ● 30+ Unique Styles ● 10+ Creative Effects ● Save your art as a Video, as a Live Photo or as a GIF Turn your favorite moments into amazing pixel art using different styles and patterns. ------------------------------- PRO Subscription ------------------------------- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually depending on the selected subscription plan. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. If you subscribe before a free trial ends, the remainder of the trial period will be forfeited. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://net-sigma.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://net-sigma.com/terms-of-use

About

Dot Art

Create unique artistic images by controlling dot size and spacing. This tool offers a different visual experience and can be helpful for overcoming phobias.

Highlights
  • Adjustable dot size
  • Control dot spacing
  • Unique artistic effects
  • Phobia overcoming tool
  • Different visual experience
Features
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Dot Art transforms your photos into gorgeous dot art, pixel art, and mosaic masterpieces. Control the size and spacing of every dot to craft your own pointillism, halftone, or stippling effects—from bold pixel blocks to delicate dotted textures. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Photo to dot art in one tap—instant artistic transformation • Fully adjustable dot size & spacing for endless creative styles • New live camera effects: shoot directly through real-time dot & pixel filters • Import any image and apply effects instantly • Rich filters, black & white, and elegant wedding effects • A soothing cure for trypophobia—turn unsettling images into calm, ordered dot patterns Whether you're a designer, photographer, or just love creative play, Dot Art makes pixel and dot art effortless and fun. Download now and dot your world. Millva.com

Screenshots

Pixel Art Camera4 screens
Dot Art4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Art at none against Pixel Art Camera's 3. Dot Art also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pixel Art Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 55 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Art Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dot Art asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dot Art holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Camera has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Pixel Art Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dot Art's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Dot Art every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pixel Art Camera versus Dot Art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art CameraDot Art
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 55 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNET SigmaCHI HAO CHIU

Customer experience

Pixel Art Camera

All ratings1,223 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.5%

Dot Art

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pixel Art Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to load photos
  • Video export issues, cutting off footage
  • Inability to save images with transparent backgrounds

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options for filters and effects
  • Ability to revert to original colors
  • Adjustable pixel size
  • Support for video editing and GIFs
  • Recently used or favorite filters list

Dot Art

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel Art Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Pixel Art Camera PRO$4.991 Month
  • Pixel Art Camera PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pixel Art Camera Pro$19.99
None

Dot Art

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Art Camera free?
Pixel Art Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Art free?
Dot Art is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Camera or Dot Art?
Dot Art is rated higher. Pixel Art Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Dot Art averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pixel Art Camera or Dot Art have ads?
Dot Art shows ads; Pixel Art Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Camera or Dot Art?
Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dot Art every 55 months. Most recently, Pixel Art Camera was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dot Art on October 13, 2026.

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