Dotmake vs PXLBIT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dotmake
Easily create pixel art with a simple interface and intuitive controls. Supports various grid sizes for detailed artwork, perfect for social media or game assets. Save and share your creations.
- Easy pixel art creation
- Intuitive controls
- Adjustable grid sizes (8x8 to 64x64)
- Save and share artwork
- Suitable for social media
- Create game assets
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Pixel Art Maker is an app that allows anyone to create pixel art easily. With a simple design and intuitive controls, both beginners and experienced users can enjoy creating pixel art. It supports grid sizes from 8x8 to 64x64, allowing for detailed artwork. Created pixel art can be saved or shared, making it useful for social media or game assets. Despite its simplicity, it offers many features. Start creating your own pixel art today!
PXLBIT
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PXLBIT is a pixel art maker app for iPhone and iPad. Easily convert images or draw your own designs with this simple yet powerful iOS app. • Perfect for beginners and hobbyists • Convert your images or draw your own designs • Export your work as a JPEG or PNG • No ads • No data collection • No subscriptions (pay once, enjoy forever) IT WORKS LIKE MAGIC When converting a photo, use our custom-built wizard tool to effortlessly choose the best settings for your image and see the results instantly. TRACE OVER IMAGES When drawing your own designs, you can show an image in the background. This can be super helpful as a reference to trace over. JOIN THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS Our apps are loved by thousands of people around the world. BECOME AN AMAZING DESIGNER Our mission is to make it easier and more fun to create your own pixel grid designs. Why? Because being creative makes you happier and healthier. FAQ Is the full version a one-time purchase? Yes. There are no subscriptions. You can create and export as many patterns as you like with the one-time purchase. Can I unlock my other devices using the same purchase? Yes. You can unlock the full version on your iPhone, iPad and Mac (M1 chip or later) with just one purchase. Can I share the purchase with my family? Yes. Family Sharing is enabled. Where is my data stored? Your data is stored on your device. All processing is done locally on your device. Your data is never transmitted to third parties. TRY IT NOW Try PXLBIT now on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. The full version is a one-time purchase. PXLBIT™ is a trademark of Subtlabs Ltd
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PXLBIT at none against Dotmake's shown. PXLBIT also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dotmake sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PXLBIT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dotmake ships an update every 12 months, PXLBIT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dotmake | PXLBIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kota tada | Subtlabs Ltd |
In-app purchases
Dotmake
- Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
PXLBIT
- Special Offer$9.99
- Full Version$25.00
