Dot Style vs Image to Pixel
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.
Image to Pixel
Transform your photos into retro pixel art with various artistic styles. This app offers a simple yet creative way to generate unique images for social media or personal use, requiring no artistic skill. Enjoy an ad-free experience with on-device processing for privacy.
- Convert photos to pixel art
- Multiple artistic styles (Classic, Sepia, Noir, Cyberpunk, Gameboy)
- Simple interface
- No artistic skills required
- On-device processing
- Ad-free experience
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Turn ordinary photos into nostalgic pixel masterpieces instantly! Our pixel converter offers a perfect blend of simplicity and artistic control, letting you create unique retro-style images with just a few taps. Choose from Classic, Sepia, Noir, Cyberpunk, or Gameboy styles to express your creativity. Perfect for social media posts, gaming avatars, or just rediscovering the charm of pixel aesthetics. No artistic skills required – our intelligent algorithm handles the complex transformation while you control the look. Experience the joy of turning modern photos into pixel art that evokes the golden age of 8-bit design. Minimal, elegant interface with zero ads and no hidden purchases. Your privacy matters – all processing happens on your device with no data collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Image to Pixel at 100% against Dot Style's 32%. Image to Pixel 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) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence 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. Image to Pixel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Image to Pixel 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 Image to Pixel's.
Dot Style ships an update every 4 months, Image to Pixel every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dot Style | Image to Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | F-NET Apps | 帆 张 |
Customer experience
Dot Style
Image to Pixel
In-app purchases
Dot Style
- [ Add Pixel of circles! ] new pixel type will be added.$0.99
Image to Pixel
No in-app purchases
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