# Pumpkii vs iDotMatrix

Pumpkii and iDotMatrix both sit at 2.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 34% of iDotMatrix's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pumpkii's. iDotMatrix also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (85 vs 10). Pumpkii's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for Pumpkii against 2.8 for iDotMatrix. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDotMatrix has 85 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Pumpkii's written reviews are positive against 34% of iDotMatrix's.

Pumpkii ships an update monthly, iDotMatrix every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pumpkii | iDotMatrix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpkii/id1573540995/reviews) | **[2.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idotmatrix/id1662746768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 69 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PUMPKII INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635102017) | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) |

## What reviewers say

### Pumpkii

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpkii/id1573540995)

This app connects you to a smart pet robot, allowing real-time video and two-way voice communication. Remotely train your pet, dispense treats, and play with interactive features. It also supports remote operation, video recording, and multi-person sharing for collaborative pet care.

**Highlights:** Real-time video and two-way voice, Remote training and snack rewards, Interactive feather toy, Remote operation and free movement, Video recording and capture, Multi-person permission sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iDotMatrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idotmatrix/id1662746768)

Design custom images and animations for dot matrix screens. Create GIFs, DIY pictures, and import videos. Set alarms, lighting effects, reminders, and display music rhythms.

**Highlights:** Design dot matrix pictures, Create GIF animations, DIY custom images, Import videos for display, Set alarms and reminders, Display music rhythms, Scoreboard and stopwatch functions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Affordable pixel display
- 👍 Customizable animations and designs
- 🎨 Variety of preset content
- 👍 Easy to use app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔧 Limited color and editing options in the app
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality in the content library
- 🕰️ Inconsistent or limited clock/time display features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup after updates
- Issues with connecting the device to the app
- Problems with saving and loading custom designs
- Energy saving mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more color options, including darker shades
- Implement a search tool in the content library
- Allow more customization of the clock and time display
- Improve animation import and playback features
- Add support for importing GIFs and videos directly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pumpkii free?

Pumpkii is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iDotMatrix free?

iDotMatrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pumpkii or iDotMatrix?

iDotMatrix is rated higher. Pumpkii averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while iDotMatrix averages 2.8 from 85 ratings.

### Do Pumpkii or iDotMatrix have ads?

Neither Pumpkii nor iDotMatrix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pumpkii or iDotMatrix?

Pumpkii ships an update monthly, and iDotMatrix every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pumpkii was updated on October 7, 2026 and iDotMatrix on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*