# Dot Style vs Pixel Photo Effect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Photo Effect at 100% against Dot Style's 32%. Pixel Photo Effect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dot Style's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Style sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixel Photo Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Photo Effect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Style has 16 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Pixel Photo Effect's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Style | Pixel Photo Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-style-convert-to-pixel/id650104767/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-photo-effect-pixelator/id1561735679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 4 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F-NET Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/537078708) | [SK Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/434192864) |

## 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 Photo Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-photo-effect-pixelator/id1561735679)

Easily apply a pixelation effect to your photos. Select an image, adjust the pixelation level, and save your creation. Share your pixel art with friends and family on social media.

**Highlights:** Apply pixelation effect, Adjust pixelation amount, Save to gallery, Share on social media, Free to download

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Style free?

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

### Is Pixel Photo Effect free?

Pixel Photo Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Style or Pixel Photo Effect?

Pixel Photo Effect is rated higher. Dot Style averages 2.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pixel Photo Effect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dot Style or Pixel Photo Effect have ads?

Both Dot Style and Pixel Photo Effect show ads.

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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.*