Comparison

Dots (Pixel Art) vs RoninFrame

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

RoninFrame

Features
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RoninFrame is a focused browser for movie and TV information. Search titles, explore details, browse cast and crew, review poster art and production context, and keep track of what you want to remember in a local Watchlist. Built for film fans who want a quiet, information-dense way to look up movies and shows without social feeds or account setup. RoninFrame does not stream or play movies or TV episodes.

Screenshots

Dots (Pixel Art)4 screens
RoninFrame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RoninFrame at Free against Dots (Pixel Art)'s $2.99. Dots (Pixel Art)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RoninFrame 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dots (Pixel Art) versus RoninFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots (Pixel Art)RoninFrame
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerxiles宁 丁

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

RoninFrame

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dots (Pixel Art)

No in-app purchases

None

RoninFrame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dots (Pixel Art) free?
Dots (Pixel Art) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoninFrame free?
RoninFrame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dots (Pixel Art) or RoninFrame have ads?
Neither Dots (Pixel Art) nor RoninFrame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots (Pixel Art) or RoninFrame?
Dots (Pixel Art) ships an update every 3 weeks, and RoninFrame every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dots (Pixel Art) was updated on September 22, 2026 and RoninFrame on September 8, 2026.

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