# Pointillist vs Cipher Memories

The clearest difference is rating: Cipher Memories at 5.0 against Pointillist's 3.2. Cipher Memories also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). Pointillist's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Pointillist costs $0.99 and Cipher Memories $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cipher Memories holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pointillist has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pointillist ships an update every 7 months, Cipher Memories every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pointillist | Cipher Memories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointillist/id523617349/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-memories/id6737484941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志明 丁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180487353) | [Cipher Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776675046) |

## What reviewers say

### Pointillist

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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


### Cipher Memories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-memories/id6737484941)

Securely store and encrypt your private photos and videos with an intuitive, ad-free gallery. Capture media directly within the app for immediate encryption, ensuring your memories remain private and accessible only to you. Enjoy lifetime access with a single, one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Secure gallery with advanced encryption, Built-in secure camera, Private access only, One-time payment, no subscriptions or ads, Offline access, Local-first data storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pointillist free?

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

### Is Cipher Memories free?

Cipher Memories costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pointillist or Cipher Memories?

Cipher Memories is rated higher. Pointillist averages 3.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Cipher Memories averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pointillist or Cipher Memories have ads?

Neither Pointillist nor Cipher Memories shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pointillist or Cipher Memories?

Pointillist ships an update every 7 months, and Cipher Memories every 2 days. Most recently, Pointillist was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cipher Memories on September 17, 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.*