Comparison

Pixel Studio for pixel art vs DOTDOT

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Studio for pixel art

This app is a powerful yet simple pixel art editor designed for artists and game developers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating detailed pixel art, including layers, animations, and advanced color manipulation. Sync your work across devices and share it with a vibrant community.

Highlights
  • Layers for advanced pixel art
  • Frame-by-frame animations
  • Export animations to GIF, MP4, or sprite sheets
  • Google Drive sync for cross-device use
  • Customizable palettes and color picker
  • Support for various popular image formats
  • Pixel art scaling and rotation tools
Features
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Pixel Studio is a new pixel art editor for artists and game developers. Simple, fast and portable. No matter whether you are a beginner or a professional. Create amazing pixel art anywhere and anytime! We support layers and animations and have a ton of useful tools - all you need to create cool projects. Add music to your animations and export videos to MP4. Use Google Drive to sync your work between different devices. Join Pixel Network™ - our new pixel art community! Don't doubt, just try it and make sure you've chosen the best pixel art tool ever! Over 5.000.000 downloads around the world, translated to 23 languages! Features: • It's super simple, intuitive and user friendly • Use it on mobile and desktop with Google Drive sync • Use layers for advanced pixel art • Create frame-by-frame animations • Save animations to GIF or sprite sheets • Extend animations with music and export videos to MP4 • Share arts with friends and Pixel Network community • Create custom palettes, use built-in or download palettes from Lospec • Advanced color picker with RGBA and HSV modes • Simple zoom and move with gestures and joysticks • Use Portrait mode for mobile and Landscape for tablets and PC • Customizable toolbar and a lot of other settings • We support Apple Pencil! • We support all popular formats: PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TGA, PSP (Pixel Studio Project), PSD (Adobe Photoshop), EXR • Autosave and backup - don't lose your work! • Discover a ton of other useful tools and features! More features: • Shape Tool for primitives • Gradient Tool • Built-in and custom brushes • Sprite Library for your image patterns • Tile Mode for brushes • Symmetry drawing (X, Y, X+Y) • Dot Pen for precise drawing with a cursor • Text Tool with different fonts • Dithering Pen for shadows and flares • Pixel art rotation with Fast RotSprite algorithm • Pixel art scaler (Scale2x/AdvMAME2x, Scale3x/AdvMAME3x) • Onion Skin for advanced animation • Apply palettes to images • Grab palettes from images • Mini-map and Pixel Perfect preview • Unlimited canvas size • Canvas resizing and rotation • Customizable background color • Customizable grid • Multithreaded image processing • JASC Palette (PAL) format support • Aseprite files support (import only) You can support us by purchasing PRO (it's one-time purchase): • No ads • Google Drive sync • Dark Theme • 256-color palettes • Tile mode for making seamless textures • Extended max project size • Extra formats support: AI, EPS, HEIC, PDF, SVG, WEBP (cloud read only) and PSD (cloud read/write) • Unlimited color adjustment (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) • Unlimited export to MP4 • Extended storage in Pixel Network System requirements: • 2GB+ of RAM for large projects and animations • Powerful CPU (AnTuTu score 100.000+) Sample images made by lorddkno, Redshrike, Calciumtrice, Buch, Tomoe Mami are used under CC BY 3.0 license. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: https://github.com/hippogamesunity/PixelStudioHub/wiki/Privacy-Policy Terms of Use: https://github.com/hippogamesunity/PixelStudioHub/wiki/EULA

About

DOTDOT

Create pixel art and animated GIFs on a 12x12 canvas while listening to relaxing Lofi music. Share your creations with a community and friends, perfect for beginners and those seeking a creative outlet.

Highlights
  • Pixel art creation
  • GIF animation
  • Lofi music integration
  • Community sharing
  • Intuitive interface
  • Beginner-friendly
Features
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Take a break from your busy life. Weave your own world of pixel art with music. Express your world on a small 12x12 canvas. Features: - Create with Music: Draw pixel art and create animation GIFs while listening to relaxing Lofi music. - Intuitive Design: An easy-to-use, intuitive interface smoothens the creative process. - Sharing Functionality: Share your art within the app and exchange inspiration with other users. Functions: - Animation Creation: Make moving GIF animations with simple steps. - Music: Create art while listening to Lofi. - Community: Post your pixel art and interact with likes. - Share: Share as animation GIFs with friends or on social media. Recommended for: - Those with a Creative Hobby: Ideal for those seeking new forms of art. - Those Seeking Relaxation: Combine music and art to relieve daily stress. - Digital Art Beginners: Perfect for easily starting digital art. - Social Media Users: Share unique content on social networks. - Children and Their Guardians: For families looking for safe and creative activities. - Fans of Games and Anime: Enjoy the charm of retro pixel art.

Screenshots

Pixel Studio for pixel art4 screens
DOTDOT2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Studio for pixel art at 4.7 against DOTDOT's 4.0. Pixel Studio for pixel art also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 1). DOTDOT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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 Studio for pixel art sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DOTDOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Studio for pixel art holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Studio for pixel art has 6.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Pixel Studio for pixel art's written reviews are positive against 100% of DOTDOT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Studio for pixel art ships an update every 4 weeks, DOTDOT every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pixel Studio for pixel art versus DOTDOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Studio for pixel artDOTDOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.1K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB73 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFarida YarullinaKyohei Hosono

Customer experience

Pixel Studio for pixel art

All ratings5,760 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews2,329 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.8%

DOTDOT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pixel Studio for pixel art

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Exporting animations not working as expected
  • Unexpected behavior when merging layers
  • Inconsistent performance on larger canvases
  • Glitches with the reference image feature

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add custom brush options
  • Improve layer management
  • Implement a color wheel
  • Add canvas resizing capabilities
  • Introduce mirroring/symmetry tools
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  • Enhance the animation workflow
  • Provide a more intuitive file management system

DOTDOT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pixel Studio for pixel art

Subscriptions1
  • PREMIUM subscription$3.991 Month
One-time10
  • Sprite collection$0.99
  • PROMOTION IN PIXEL NETWORK$0.99
  • Disable Ads$1.99
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  • EXTRA STORAGE IN PIXEL NETWORK$3.99
  • PRO -50%!$5.99
  • PRO PROMO -50%$5.99
  • PRO CROSS -50%!$8.99
  • PRO CROSS GIFT -50%!$8.99
  • PRO$12.99
  • PRO CROSS$17.99
None

DOTDOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Studio for pixel art free?
Pixel Studio for pixel art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DOTDOT free?
DOTDOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Studio for pixel art or DOTDOT?
Pixel Studio for pixel art is rated higher. Pixel Studio for pixel art averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while DOTDOT averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pixel Studio for pixel art or DOTDOT have ads?
Pixel Studio for pixel art shows ads; DOTDOT does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Studio for pixel art or DOTDOT?
Pixel Studio for pixel art ships an update every 4 weeks, and DOTDOT every 5 months. Most recently, Pixel Studio for pixel art was updated on October 31, 2026 and DOTDOT on October 24, 2026.

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