Comparison

Pixel Works vs BrainDots Kolam studio

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Works

Features
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Pixel Works is a graphics application to design small pixel graphics, animations and fonts for monochrome displays. Design small animations and pixel fonts for embedded projects and OLED screens. The application supports export to animated GIF and GFXFont. For feedback and questions feel free to contact us at info@drummachinefunk.com

About

BrainDots Kolam studio

Features
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Braindots Advanced Illustrator is a drawing studio built for kolam, rangoli and mandala art. Place a dot grid, draw with smooth curves, and build perfectly symmetric patterns on your iPhone or iPad. DOT GRIDS, THE KOLAM WAY • Square, diagonal, interlaced and ruled dot grids, from 3×3 up • Start with a clean canvas and add the grid only when you want it • Guides for scale and spacing, with snapping while you edit DRAW YOUR WAY • Brush, Pen and smooth Curve tools, with independent width control • Edit points: move anchors, pull handles, curve or sharpen corners • Expand the width at any point of a stroke, like an illustrator's width tool • Shapes, layers, colors, fills and outlines that always stay visible MANDALA AND SYMMETRY • Radial mandala guides with up to 24 segments and multiple rings • Live mirror: every stroke repeats around the circle as you draw PRACTICE MODE • Trace ready-made kolam designs over their dot grids • 3×3, 4×4 and 5×5 collections, with new designs added online • Save your progress and come back to it EXPORT AND SHARE • Save as SVG, PNG or JPG • Export a video that replays your drawing stroke by stroke • Save any drawing as an editable design and keep a gallery on your device PRIVACY • No account or sign-in required • No ads and no tracking • Your drawings stay on your device FREE TRIAL AND SUBSCRIPTION Use the app free for 30 days. After the trial, an optional monthly subscription (Braindots Advanced Illustrator Monthly) unlocks Practice, Pen, Curve, colors and export. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically each month unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://braindots.in/kolam-studio-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pixel Works2 screens
BrainDots Kolam studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Works at none against BrainDots Kolam studio's 1. Pixel Works also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BrainDots Kolam studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Pixel Works asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Works ships an update every 2 weeks, BrainDots Kolam studio every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pixel Works versus BrainDots Kolam studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel WorksBrainDots Kolam studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelta Seven Kft.Sumitradevi Rajamanikandan

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Works

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BrainDots Kolam studio

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Illustrator Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Pixel Works free?
Pixel Works is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrainDots Kolam studio free?
BrainDots Kolam studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Works or BrainDots Kolam studio have ads?
Neither Pixel Works nor BrainDots Kolam studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Works or BrainDots Kolam studio?
Pixel Works ships an update every 2 weeks, and BrainDots Kolam studio every 11 days. Most recently, Pixel Works was updated on November 4, 2026 and BrainDots Kolam studio on October 31, 2026.

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