# Dot Style vs PIXEL86

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PIXEL86 at 100% against Dot Style's 32%. PIXEL86 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Dot Style's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Style sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PIXEL86 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PIXEL86 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Dot Style's written reviews are positive against 100% of PIXEL86's.

Dot Style ships an update every 4 months, PIXEL86 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Style | PIXEL86 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-style-convert-to-pixel/id650104767/reviews) | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel86-retro-media-editor/id1641007991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F-NET Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/537078708) | [Peter Tretyakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072835768) |

## 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 |


### PIXEL86

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel86-retro-media-editor/id1641007991)

Transform photos and videos with vintage pixel art aesthetics. Apply true black-and-white dithering, custom color palettes, and unique dithering styles to create retro media. Supports video editing and sharing your creations.

**Highlights:** True B/W dithering, Video editing support, Customizable color palettes, Three dithering styles (Natural, Pattern, Flat), Vintage-inspired aesthetics, Social media sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| License Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Perpetual License | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Style free?

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

### Is PIXEL86 free?

PIXEL86 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Style or PIXEL86?

PIXEL86 is rated higher. Dot Style averages 2.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PIXEL86 averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do Dot Style or PIXEL86 have ads?

Both Dot Style and PIXEL86 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Style or PIXEL86?

Dot Style ships an update every 4 months, and PIXEL86 every 5 days. Most recently, Dot Style was updated on November 1, 2026 and PIXEL86 on November 3, 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.*