# Dot Style vs 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2 at 88% against Dot Style's 37%. 2 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Style sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Dot Style's written reviews are positive against 88% of 2's.

Dot Style ships an update every 4 months, 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Style | 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-style-convert-to-pixel/id650104767/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yukihiro fujita](https://appshunter.io/developer/537078708) | [Enie Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/969788379) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136)

Recreate vintage 2-bit photographic styles with this app. It allows you to capture images with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of older technologies, no extra hardware required.

**Highlights:** 2-bit image capture, Vintage photo recreation, No adapters needed, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Clips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo Import | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Style free?

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

### Is 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dot Style or 2?

2 is rated higher. Dot Style averages 2.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while 2 averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Dot Style or 2 have ads?

Dot Style shows ads; 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Style or 2?

Dot Style ships an update every 4 months, and 2 monthly. Most recently, Dot Style was updated on June 6, 2026 and 2 on July 30, 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.*