Comparison

Dot Style vs dot ART

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to pixel art
  • Adjustable pixel level
  • Camera and photo album access
  • Easy to use interface
  • Save pixel art creations
Features
Read full description

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.

About

dot ART

Transform photos and videos into unique mosaic, dot art, halftone, and pop art styles. Easily adjust effects with sliders and save your creations. Offers both free and paid features for enhanced artistic expression.

Highlights
  • Mosaic art effects
  • Dot art creation
  • Halftone style effects
  • Pop art style filters
  • Adjustable sliders for effects
  • Save edited images and videos
Features
Read full description

"dot ART" is Art Photo / Movie Editor application that allows you to create "Dot Image / Video", "Mosaic Picture" and "Pop Art" Effects Image and Movie from camera, photographs ,illustrations and videos easily. You will be able to create "Dot Art Illustration and Movie" that made of round colorful dots, and "Pop Art Effects Illustration and Movie" from your photo, illustration and video by using Art Editor app "dot ART". If you enjoyed by this App, I'm glad. ■Illustration / Movie list that you can create and edit by using "dot ART". 1.Mosaic Art Create and edit "Mosaic Art Effects Pictures and Movies", and save it. you can also create 8 bit game style by reducing color level. 2.Dot Art Create and edit "Dot Art Effects Images and Movies" that made of round colorful dots, and save it. You can choose background color from black and white. *Add-on is required in order to save white background. 3.Halftone Style Create and edit "Halftone Effects Images and Movies" that dot size is changed by hue, and save it. You can choose background color from black and white. *Add-on is required in order to save "halftone effects". 4.Pop Art Style Create and edit "Pop Art Effects Illustrations and Videos", and save it. You can create "Pop Art Effects Illustration and Videos" by reducing color level. *Add-on is required in order to save "Pop Art Effects". ■How to Edit 1. Select image or video you want to edit from "Camera" Button. 2. When Image or video was displayed, select type and adjust to the desired by Sliders. *If you want to save type "3〜9" , you need to purchase Add-on. 3. When you touch "Save" Button, current image or video will be saved in "Camera Roll". ■About In-app Advertising Banner Advertising is displayed in Home Screen. Full Screen Advertising will be displayed, after you have saved the picture. You can hide these Advertising by purchasing "Additional Function Add-on".

Screenshots

Dot Style4 screens
dot ART4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dot Style at 2.5 against dot ART's 2.0. Dot Style also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dot Style holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 33% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dot Style ships an update every 4 months, dot ART every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dot Style versus dot ART: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDot Styledot ART
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (16 ratings) — better2.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF-NET AppsTAIKI HIRATA

Customer experience

Dot Style

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative64.9%

dot ART

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative52.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dot Style

One-time1
  • [ Add Pixel of circles! ] new pixel type will be added.$0.99
1 purchases

dot ART

One-time1
  • Additional Functions$0.99

Questions

Is Dot Style free?
Dot Style is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dot ART free?
dot ART is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dot Style or dot ART?
Dot Style is rated higher. Dot Style averages 2.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while dot ART averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Dot Style or dot ART have ads?
Both Dot Style and dot ART show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dot Style or dot ART?
Dot Style ships an update every 4 months, and dot ART every 3 months. Most recently, Dot Style was updated on November 1, 2026 and dot ART on November 1, 2026.

Other comparisons