iDotMatrix vs Arzopa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iDotMatrix
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.
- 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
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iDotMatrix is a creative software for designing various pictures and animations for dot matrix screens. In addition to the beautiful pictures and gif animations built into the app, users can also use this software to create gif animations, DIY pictures, DIY dot matrix pictures, and more. Import the video you want to display on the dot matrix screen, set various alarm clocks, lighting effects, set alarm clocks and schedule reminders, and display music rhythms on the screen, which can be used as a scoreboard, stopwatch, and more. iDotMatrix 是一款为点阵屏设计各种图片，动画的创造性软件，app除了内置精美的图片和gif动画外，用户还可以使用该软件随心所欲创造gif动画，DIY图片，DIY点阵图片，还可以导入您想在点阵屏显示的视频，设置各类闹钟、灯光效果，设置闹钟和日程提醒，在屏上展示音乐律动，可以作为记分板、秒表、使用。
Arzopa
Instantly share photos and videos with loved ones. Create a shared digital photo album accessible on phones and smart frames, allowing real-time viewing and uploads. Relive cherished memories together, no matter the distance.
- Easy setup and immediate use
- Send and receive photos/videos
- Automatic playback on photo frames
- Shared photo albums with family
- View and upload anytime, anywhere
- One-click download to phone
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Download and install ARZOPA for free, you will experience: -Easily complete the setup and start using it immediately -You can send or receive pictures and videos from family and friends, which will automatically play on your or your family and friends’ photo frames -Invite family and friends to connect to the photo frame. You will have a shared photo album with your family and friends on your phone and photo frame, which can be viewed and uploaded anytime, anywhere -Download pictures and videos to your phone with one click -Grandparents will be able to see their children’s life moments
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arzopa at 4.8 against iDotMatrix's 2.8. Arzopa also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 34%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 85). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arzopa holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arzopa has 1.1K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of iDotMatrix's written reviews are positive against 59% of Arzopa's.
iDotMatrix ships an update every 2 weeks, Arzopa fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iDotMatrix | Arzopa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (85 ratings) | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 285 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen ARZOPA Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
iDotMatrix
Arzopa
Bugs and requests
iDotMatrix
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Arzopa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iDotMatrix
No in-app purchases
Arzopa
No in-app purchases
