# Dots (Pixel Art) vs Gradius0

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dots (Pixel Art) at 82% against Gradius0's 36%. Dots (Pixel Art) also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.7). Gradius0's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Dots (Pixel Art) costs $2.99 and Gradius0 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dots (Pixel Art) holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Dots (Pixel Art)'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Gradius0's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots (Pixel Art) | Gradius0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-pixel-art/id582232939/reviews)** | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradius0/id1243382505/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [xiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/375123556) | [Ivan Cerra de Castro](https://appshunter.io/developer/321270638) |

## 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


### Gradius0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradius0/id1243382505)

Pilot a spaceship through five challenging levels, dodging enemy fire and navigating tight spaces. Destroy the enemy Base in the final level to begin again. Offers classic arcade-style gameplay with intuitive touch controls.

**Highlights:** Virtual joystick controls, Tap to fire missiles and bombs, Five distinct levels, Boss battle in final level, Replayable gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dots (Pixel Art) free?

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

### Is Gradius0 free?

Gradius0 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dots (Pixel Art) or Gradius0?

Dots (Pixel Art) is rated higher. Dots (Pixel Art) averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Gradius0 averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Dots (Pixel Art) or Gradius0 have ads?

Neither Dots (Pixel Art) nor Gradius0 shows ads.

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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.*
