# Pointillist vs Skywall Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Skywall Pro at 4.7 against Pointillist's 3.2. Skywall Pro also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 13) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Pointillist's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Pointillist costs $0.99 and Skywall Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Skywall Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skywall Pro has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Pointillist's written reviews are positive against 64% of Skywall Pro's.

Pointillist ships an update every 7 months, Skywall Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pointillist | Skywall Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointillist/id523617349/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skywall-pro-hd-plus-wallpapers/id1260154998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志明 丁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180487353) | [Roxwin Vietnam Technologies Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077249023) |

## What reviewers say

### Pointillist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointillist/id523617349)

Transform your photos into pointillist art in seconds. Select an image from your device or camera, and the app will render it into a unique dot-patterned masterpiece. Adjust and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Photo to pointillism conversion, Select photos from album or camera, Zoom in/out to view artwork, Adjust painting to taste, Save, mail, print, and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Skywall Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skywall-pro-hd-plus-wallpapers/id1260154998)

Discover and download exclusive, original wallpapers crafted by a dedicated team. Upload your own photos to secure cloud storage and enjoy a new featured wallpaper daily. The app boasts a stunning, Material Design-inspired interface and is updated daily with fresh content.

**Highlights:** Exclusive original wallpapers, Cloud photo storage, Wall of the Day feature, Stunning Material Design UI, Daily content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality wallpapers
- 🚀 Frequent updates
- 💡 Variety of categories
- 👍 Elegant UI
- 👍 No ads (in some versions)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of search/filter options
- 💰 Ads in paid versions
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (clipboard access)
- 🗑️ Repeated/low-quality wallpapers

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to exit edit mode
- Incompatibility with newer OS versions
- Crashes during downloads

**Requested features**

- Add save/edit functionality
- Implement grid/thumbnail view
- Introduce user accounts and upload options
- Improve content moderation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pointillist free?

Pointillist costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Skywall Pro free?

Skywall Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pointillist or Skywall Pro?

Skywall Pro is rated higher. Pointillist averages 3.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Skywall Pro averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Pointillist or Skywall Pro have ads?

Neither Pointillist nor Skywall Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pointillist or Skywall Pro?

Pointillist ships an update every 7 months, and Skywall Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Pointillist was updated on October 22, 2026 and Skywall Pro on October 26, 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.*