Atkinson vs 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
2
Recreate vintage 2-bit photographic styles with this app. It allows you to capture images with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of older technologies, no extra hardware required.
- 2-bit image capture
- Vintage photo recreation
- No adapters needed
- Simple interface
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Shoot 2-bit images like in the olden times. 2-Bit Camera gives you the power to recreate the photos of your youth without any adapters. Batteries neither included nor necessary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 2 at 4.5 against Atkinson's 3.3. 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Atkinson's written reviews are positive against 88% of 2's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Atkinson | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (6 ratings) | 4.5 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsutomu Koyachi | Enie Weiss |
Customer experience
Atkinson
2
In-app purchases
Atkinson
- Standard Month$0.991 Month
- Standard Year$9.991 Year
2
- Video Clips$0.99
- Photo Import$0.99








