DYED Editor vs Atkinson
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DYED Editor
This photo editing app automatically suggests background colors to complement your images. It offers a variety of color combinations, including dark and bright options, and allows for background blurring and frame adjustments. Photos are automatically saved to your album.
- Automatic background color recommendations
- Variety of color combinations
- Dark and bright color options
- Background blur effect
- Adjust picture to frame
- Automatic photo saving
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[DYED: Color Genius] is now available. [DYED] is an editing application that automatically recommends background colors according to your photos. I recommend various colors and gradations suitable for photographs. I can find various combinations such as dark color and bright color. Use two fingers to reduce and enlarge your photos! [How to use] [+] Call up pictures from the album. [ ] Edit your photos in various colors! [R] Change the color combination. [B] Blur the background. [F] Let me adjust the picture to the frame. * Photos are automatically saved in the album! [Q＆A] @：ask.notegg@gmail.com W：www.notegg.co.kr
Atkinson
This app processes photos using the Atkinson dithering algorithm, originally used for black and white displays on old Macintosh computers. It creates small file-sized images with options for square cropping, rounded corners, and white borders, offering a real-time preview of the effect.
- Atkinson dithering algorithm processing
- Square photo output
- Toggleable rounded corners
- White border option
- Real-time preview
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Transform your photos with the iconic Atkinson dithering algorithm — the same technique used on the original Macintosh by Bill Atkinson. Create stunning retro-style images with a single tap. # What is Atkinson Dithering? Atkinson dithering was the algorithm behind the classic 1-bit graphics of early Macintosh computers. It converts photos i nto beautiful two-tone pixel patterns, producing images with a distinctive vintage charm and remarkably small file sizes. # Features - Real-time Atkinson dithering preview through your camera - 7 retro-tech color palettes: Terminal Green, Amber Monitor, Original Macintosh, Game Boy, Apple II Green, White Phospho r, and classic black & white - 5 iconic frames inspired by computing history: MacPaint, Classic Mac window, Terminal, White Frame, and frameless - Adjustable brightness control - Rounded corner option - Square photo output optimized for social media - Lightweight PNG output with tiny file sizes # Color Palettes Go beyond black and white. Choose from color palettes inspired by legendary displays — the green glow of VT100 terminals, the warm amber of IBM monitors, the creamy screen of the original Macintosh, and more. # Retro Frames Wrap your dithered photos in frames inspired by classic software. The MacPaint frame features pixel-perfect tool palettes and menu bars, just like Bill Atkinson's legendary paint program. The Classic Mac frame recreates the iconic window chrome of early Macintosh. # Perfect for - Retro and vintage photo enthusiasts - Pixel art lovers - Social media posts with a unique aesthetic - Anyone who appreciates the beauty of 1-bit graphics
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DYED Editor at 4.9 against Atkinson's 3.3. DYED Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (93% vs 71%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. DYED Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DYED Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DYED Editor has 69 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of DYED Editor's written reviews are positive against 71% of Atkinson's.
DYED Editor ships an update every 3 days, Atkinson monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DYED Editor | Atkinson |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (69 ratings) — better | 3.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NOTEGG Corp. | Tsutomu Koyachi |
Customer experience
DYED Editor
Atkinson
In-app purchases
DYED Editor
- UNLIMITED ITEM$1.99
Atkinson
- Standard Month$0.991 Month
- Standard Year$9.991 Year
