Dots (Pixel Art) vs Viewer Hub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Viewer Hub
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App Connect is a lightweight web viewer that lets you open and display any website in a clean, distraction-free interface. Simply enter the URL you want to view, and App Connect will load it quickly and securely. Key Features Custom URL Loading — Enter and save any website you want to view. Empty by Default — Start with a blank viewer and choose your own content. Fast Web Access — Quickly load web pages with minimal overhead. Clean & Minimal Interface — Focus on content without unnecessary clutter. Lightweight Performance — Designed for speed and efficiency. Secure Viewing — Content is displayed directly from its original source. How It Works App Connect starts with an empty screen. Users can enter a URL to load the desired website. The app functions purely as a web viewer and does not create accounts or store personal data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Viewer Hub at Free against Dots (Pixel Art)'s $2.99. Viewer Hub also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Viewer Hub is free to download; Dots (Pixel Art) costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Dots (Pixel Art) | Viewer Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | xiles | Zhihui Lin |
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
Viewer Hub
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dots (Pixel Art)
No in-app purchases
Viewer Hub
No in-app purchases
