Dot Style vs Photo Pixelizer
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.
Photo Pixelizer
Easily transform your photos into pixel art with this simple tool. Select an image, choose your pixel size, and adjust resolution and colors for a unique look. Exports in high-quality PNG format.
- Select photo
- Set pixel size
- Adjust resolution
- Adjust colors
- Simple interface
- PNG export
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Just 3 easy steps: Select your photo Set pixel size Adjust resolution and colors No complex editing tools - just pure simplicity. The app automatically reduces your entire photo's resolution and colors, then scales it to your desired size. Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants quick results. Exports in PNG format to preserve crisp pixels without color bleeding.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Photo Pixelizer at 3.3 against Dot Style's 2.5. Photo Pixelizer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (44% vs 32%). Dot Style's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 30 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Photo Pixelizer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo Pixelizer holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Dot Style's written reviews are positive against 44% of Photo Pixelizer's.
Dot Style ships an update every 4 months, Photo Pixelizer every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dot Style | Photo Pixelizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (16 ratings) | 3.3 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | 43.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | F-NET Apps | Yoshiyuki Hirose |
Customer experience
Dot Style
Photo Pixelizer
In-app purchases
Dot Style
- [ Add Pixel of circles! ] new pixel type will be added.$0.99
Photo Pixelizer
No in-app purchases
