# Dots (Pixel Art) vs M3Player

The clearest difference is rating: M3Player at 4.7 against Dots (Pixel Art)'s 3.4. M3Player also leads on ratings volume (589 vs 15) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Dots (Pixel Art) costs $2.99 and M3Player $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

M3Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M3Player has 589 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Dots (Pixel Art)'s written reviews are positive against 84% of M3Player's.

Dots (Pixel Art) ships an update every 3 weeks, M3Player every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots (Pixel Art) | M3Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-pixel-art/id582232939/reviews) | **[4.7 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3player-m3u-iptv-player/id1470774095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **589** |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [xiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/375123556) | [Jianfeng Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435210283) |

## 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


### M3Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3player-m3u-iptv-player/id1470774095)

Listen to YouTube playlists and videos in audio-only mode, saving your device's screen and battery. Record streams for offline playback, ensuring uninterrupted listening without data or signal concerns.

**Highlights:** Background audio playback, Audio-only mode, Screen and battery saving, Record video streams, Offline playback, No data/signal required for offline

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for audiobooks
- 🚀 Works fantastic
- 👍 Solves problems perfectly
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Fantastic, useful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes when trying to upload
- 🐛 Hangs when encountering partially played songs
- 🔒 Limited to 100 videos per playlist

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist import not working
- Time display issues when using for audiobooks

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Watch
- Add option to change playback speed
- Add in-app download and save for offline listening
- Add sleep timer
- Add shuffle feature for playlists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dots (Pixel Art) free?

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

### Is M3Player free?

M3Player costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dots (Pixel Art) or M3Player?

M3Player is rated higher. Dots (Pixel Art) averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while M3Player averages 4.7 from 589 ratings.

### Do Dots (Pixel Art) or M3Player have ads?

Neither Dots (Pixel Art) nor M3Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dots (Pixel Art) or M3Player?

Dots (Pixel Art) ships an update every 3 weeks, and M3Player every 11 days. Most recently, Dots (Pixel Art) was updated on November 6, 2026 and M3Player on November 7, 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.*