Dots (Pixel Art) vs ArrView
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
ArrView
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ArrView is a fast, native companion app for the self-hosted media tools you already run. Connect to your own Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, and NZBHydra servers to check your library and keep an eye on downloads — from the couch or away from home. No account. No tracking. No middleman. ArrView talks directly to your servers, and everything you enter stays on your device. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse your TV series and movies at a glance • See what's downloading and track activity in real time • Connect multiple services and switch between them easily • Designed for both iPhone and iPad EFFORTLESS SETUP • Auto-discover ArrView servers on your network over Bonjour • Or enter any server address and API key directly • Works with plain HTTP on your local network, or HTTPS where your server supports it PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No analytics, ads, or third-party tracking of any kind • API keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain • Your data never leaves your device except to reach the servers you choose REQUIREMENTS ArrView connects to servers that you host and control. You'll need your own running Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, NZBHydra, or ArrView instance and its API key. The app is a client only — it doesn't host or provide any content. — ArrView is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, or NZBHydra projects. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ArrView at Free against Dots (Pixel Art)'s $2.99. Dots (Pixel Art)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
ArrView 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) | ArrView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% 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 — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | xiles | Patrick Mcdonald |
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
ArrView
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dots (Pixel Art)
No in-app purchases
ArrView
No in-app purchases
