# Dot Style vs Pixel Art Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Style | Pixel Art Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-style-convert-to-pixel/id650104767/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-camera/id1107180652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **66.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F-NET Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/537078708) | [NET Sigma](https://appshunter.io/developer/980884109) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Style

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-style-convert-to-pixel/id650104767)

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.

**Highlights:** Convert photos to pixel art, Adjustable pixel level, Camera and photo album access, Easy to use interface, Save pixel art creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Pixel of circles!   new pixel type will be added. | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Art Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-camera/id1107180652)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Art Camera PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Pixel Art Camera PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| Pixel Art Camera Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent filters and effects
- 👍 Fun and creative app
- 💡 Great for pixel art and retro aesthetics
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Worth the price for Pro version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficult to select photos from library

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to load photos
- Video export issues, cutting off footage
- Inability to save images with transparent backgrounds

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Style free?

Dot Style is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Art Camera free?

Pixel Art Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Style or Pixel Art Camera?

Pixel Art Camera is rated higher. Dot Style averages 2.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pixel Art Camera averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Dot Style or Pixel Art Camera have ads?

Dot Style shows ads; Pixel Art Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Style or Pixel Art Camera?

Dot Style ships an update every 4 months, and Pixel Art Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dot Style was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pixel Art Camera on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*