Dot Style vs Pixel Art Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dot Style
Transform your photos into a retro pixel art style with this easy-to-use application. Adjust the pixel level for unique visual effects and save your creations. Access your camera or photo album to get started.
- Convert photos to pixel art
- Adjustable pixel level
- Camera and photo album access
- Easy to use interface
- Save pixel art creations
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This app will convert your favorite photos to pixel arts style! It is very fun, and if you want retro photos, you should get this one! *** Features **** - Quickly convert to pixel arts! - Smooth/visual adjustments for the pixel level! - Access to camera/photo album! - Super Easy to Use! *** How to use it *** 1. You can choose photo album or using camera. 2. When you choose/take a photo, it will be read, and the converting button will be enabled. 3. If you tap the convert button, pixel arts will be made in a few seconds, then you can check the pixel level using a slider. 4. Of course, you can save the photo on the screen if you want.
Pixel Art Camera
Transform your photos and videos into pixel art in real-time with a variety of unique styles and creative effects. Save your creations as videos, Live Photos, or GIFs.
- Convert photos to pixel art
- Record videos in pixel art style
- Load videos from camera roll
- 30+ unique styles
- 10+ creative effects
- Save as video, Live Photo, or GIF
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Pixel art yourself! Real-time Pixel Art Camera: Turn everything into pixel art! ● Convert any photo to pixel art ● Record videos in pixel art style directly from the camera ● Load videos from the Camera Roll and turn them into retro pixel art ● 30+ Unique Styles ● 10+ Creative Effects ● Save your art as a Video, as a Live Photo or as a GIF Turn your favorite moments into amazing pixel art using different styles and patterns. ------------------------------- PRO Subscription ------------------------------- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually depending on the selected subscription plan. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. If you subscribe before a free trial ends, the remainder of the trial period will be forfeited. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://net-sigma.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://net-sigma.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Art Camera at 4.6 against Dot Style's 2.5. Pixel Art Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 32%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Dot Style sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Art Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pixel Art Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Camera has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Dot Style's written reviews are positive against 66% of Pixel Art Camera's.
Dot Style ships an update every 4 months, Pixel Art Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dot Style | Pixel Art Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (16 ratings) | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | 66.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | F-NET Apps | NET Sigma |
Customer experience
Dot Style
Pixel Art Camera
Bugs and requests
Dot Style
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pixel Art Camera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when trying to load photos
- Video export issues, cutting off footage
- Inability to save images with transparent backgrounds
Requested features
5 requests- More customization options for filters and effects
- Ability to revert to original colors
- Adjustable pixel size
- Support for video editing and GIFs
- Recently used or favorite filters list
In-app purchases
Dot Style
- [ Add Pixel of circles! ] new pixel type will be added.$0.99
Pixel Art Camera
- Pixel Art Camera PRO$4.991 Month
- Pixel Art Camera PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pixel Art Camera Pro$19.99
