Comparison

Dots (Pixel Art) vs Phase 10 Score

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dots (Pixel Art)

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
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Draw pixel art with Dots. If you are a pixel art lover, you shouldn't miss Dots! Dots doesn't have complex features. It totally focused on real pixel-art. Select a color and fill dots with it. It's so simple and easy! #DotsApp

About

Phase 10 Score

Easily track scores for your Phase 10 games without manual calculations. Manage multiple players, monitor phase progression automatically, and review game history and statistics. Designed for a smooth and user-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic score calculation
  • Player management
  • Automatic phase progression
  • Game history and statistics
  • Simple and user-friendly interface
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Easy Score Tracking – No more math headaches! Just enter scores, and we’ll do the rest. Player Management – Add and track multiple players with ease. Automatic Phase Progression – Know exactly who’s ahead in the game. History & Stats – Review past games and see who’s the true Phase 10 champion! Simple & User-Friendly – Designed for smooth and quick score updates. Free with no ads, Download now and bring your Phase 10 game nights to the next level!

Screenshots

Dots (Pixel Art)4 screens
Phase 10 Score3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phase 10 Score at Free against Dots (Pixel Art)'s $2.99. Phase 10 Score also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). Dots (Pixel Art)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Phase 10 Score is free to download; Dots (Pixel Art) costs $2.99 up front. Phase 10 Score sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dots (Pixel Art) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phase 10 Score holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dots (Pixel Art) has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots (Pixel Art) ships an update every 3 weeks, Phase 10 Score monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dots (Pixel Art) versus Phase 10 Score: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots (Pixel Art)Phase 10 Score
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxilesA Plus Communications

Customer experience

Dots (Pixel Art)

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative8.9%

Phase 10 Score

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dots (Pixel Art)

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
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  • Moving layer outside canvas loses work
  • Merge layers undo loses a layer
  • Fill tool issues (double tap)
  • Picture disappears when moved
  • Imported images are pixelated
  • Exported images look fuzzy
  • Saving to photo library lowers quality
  • Line of pixels appears when zooming
  • Internet connection required, otherwise crashes

Requested features

34 requests
  • Organize drawings into folders
  • Eyedropper tool
  • Copy and paste for layers
  • Select colors from imported image
  • Larger canvas size
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  • Export file showing grid
  • Animation support
  • Custom image sizes
  • Selection tool for moving parts
  • Shape tool
  • Adjustable grid or more grid sizes
  • 256x256 size option
  • Layer opacity for GIFs
  • Brush tools with multiple widths and shades
  • User input for custom grid dimensions
  • Transparent background option
  • Fill button
  • 8x8 option for Minecraft
  • Easier way to store favorite colors
  • Number input for precise color selection
  • Save to camera roll as PNG and GIF
  • More export options
  • Custom resolutions
  • Direct export to Dropbox
  • Key in color codes manually
  • Eraser tool for transparent backgrounds
  • 16x16 resolution option
  • Save in GIF format
  • Layer support
  • Higher resolution export
  • Toggle grid option
  • Paint bucket tool
  • Change pencil size
  • More tools beyond pencil

Phase 10 Score

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dots (Pixel Art)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Phase 10 Score

One-time1
  • Tip the Team$0.99

Questions

Is Dots (Pixel Art) free?
Dots (Pixel Art) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phase 10 Score free?
Phase 10 Score is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dots (Pixel Art) or Phase 10 Score?
Phase 10 Score is rated higher. Dots (Pixel Art) averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Phase 10 Score averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dots (Pixel Art) or Phase 10 Score have ads?
Neither Dots (Pixel Art) nor Phase 10 Score shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots (Pixel Art) or Phase 10 Score?
Dots (Pixel Art) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phase 10 Score monthly. Most recently, Dots (Pixel Art) was updated on October 29, 2026 and Phase 10 Score on October 24, 2026.

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