# Dots (Pixel Art) vs New Pixels

The clearest difference is rating: New Pixels at 4.7 against Dots (Pixel Art)'s 3.4. New Pixels also leads on ratings volume (415 vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Dots (Pixel Art)'s advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Dots (Pixel Art) costs $2.99 and New Pixels $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

New Pixels holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Pixels has 415 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Dots (Pixel Art)'s written reviews are positive against 78% of New Pixels's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dots (Pixel Art) ships an update every 3 weeks, New Pixels every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots (Pixel Art) | New Pixels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-pixel-art/id582232939/reviews) | **[4.7 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-pixels/id1175728706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **415** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/375123556) | [丽 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311961559) |

## What reviewers say

### Dots (Pixel Art)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-pixel-art/id582232939)

Create pixel art easily by selecting colors and filling dots. Share your creations directly to social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter.

**Highlights:** Pixel art drawing, Color selection, Dot filling, Social media sharing, Simple interface

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Great for pixel art creation
- ✨ Intuitive controls
- 💡 Layer functionality
- 🖌️ Good color selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Undo button issues
- 📉 Dated interface
- ⚠️ Bugs and glitches
- 🗂️ Limited organization options
- 🎛️ Cumbersome color management

**Reported bugs**

- Undo button doesn't work all the time
- Undo skips around in history
- App crashes on older devices
- Duplicate feature doesn't always work
- App cannot be opened after update

**Requested features**

- Organize drawings into folders
- Eyedropper tool
- Copy and paste for layers
- Select colors from imported image
- Larger canvas size


### New Pixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-pixels/id1175728706)

Explore a unique pixel art creation experience using basic shapes and colors. Craft your own miniature worlds and share them with a community gallery or friends. This app offers a creative outlet inspired by renowned artists.

**Highlights:** Unique pixel art creation, Basic shapes and colors, World building, Share art with friends, Cloud gallery submission, Inspired by artists

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative pixel art tool with varied shapes
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative creative experience
- 🧠 Encourages intentional and creative thinking
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use once learned
- 🎯 Fun for casual creative sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Canvas size changes erase entire drawing
- 😤 Tedious UI requiring repeated shape selection
- 🔧 Poor UX with hidden or inaccessible controls
- ⚠️ Limited undo history (often just one step)
- 🎨 Severely limited color combinations

**Reported bugs**

- Canvas erased when changing size
- Upload/server functionality broken since server downtime
- App crashes when changing language settings
- iPad version stuck in foreign language
- Login authentication failing with correct credentials

**Requested features**

- Dark mode
- Larger canvas size options beyond 18x18
- Ability to lock selected shapes to avoid reselection
- Extended undo/redo history (multiple steps)
- More color combinations and wider color palette


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dots (Pixel Art) free?

Dots (Pixel Art) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is New Pixels free?

New Pixels costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dots (Pixel Art) or New Pixels?

New Pixels is rated higher. Dots (Pixel Art) averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while New Pixels averages 4.7 from 415 ratings.

### Do Dots (Pixel Art) or New Pixels have ads?

Neither Dots (Pixel Art) nor New Pixels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dots (Pixel Art) or New Pixels?

Dots (Pixel Art) ships an update every 3 weeks, and New Pixels every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dots (Pixel Art) was updated on October 19, 2026 and New Pixels on October 18, 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.*