Comparison

Micapaint vs DotArt

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

Head to head
About

Micapaint

This drawing application prioritizes a smooth and intuitive artistic experience with high-performance brushes and a clean interface. It offers a robust set of free tools for sketching and painting, with advanced features available through an optional Pro plan.

Highlights
  • 120fps smooth brush performance
  • Slime Brush for region filling
  • Workspace-first UI
  • Unlimited layers
  • Filter layers
  • PSD import/export
  • Timelapse recording
Features
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Made with a love of painting, Micapaint puts a delightful drawing experience above everything else. Key Features - Smooth brush performance at 120fps: even 1000×1000 blending brushes run fluidly. - "Slime Brush" that fills regions without spilling outside broken lines. - A simple, workspace-first UI that maximizes your canvas. - No ads. Use most tools without limits, for free. Free Features - Pencil, G-pen, watercolor blending, blur - Lasso fill - Unlimited layers (as long as memory allows) - Layer folders - Clipping masks (yes, even for folders!) - Canvas flip for preview - Alpha lock - Filters (Noise, Hue/Saturation/Lightness, Tone Curve, Noise, Dither, Gradient Map, Blur, Chromatic Aberration) - Filter Layers (Non-destructive adjustment layers) - Saturation adjustment that preserves perceived brightness - Selection & transform - Liquify (push, expand, pinch, rotate, reset) - Paint bucket fill - Image import - Standard blend modes - Mini canvas view - Reference images displayed over the canvas - PSD import / export - Undo / redo - Adjustable stabilizer strength - Barrel roll support - Customizable toolbar (button count & layout) - Color history and swatches - Timelapse recording - Crop / resize the canvas you're editing (free up to 5 times) Pro Features (available with in-app purchase) - Canvas reordering - Brush export and import - Unlimited canvas crop / resize

About

DotArt

Features
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【DotArtで、あなただけのドット絵を作ろう】 タップするだけで、誰でも簡単にドット絵が作れるアプリです。 懐かしいレトロゲームのような、可愛いピクセルアートを自由に描いて、 友達とシェアしたり、SNSに投稿して楽しめます。 ■ シンプルで使いやすい ・タップで色を塗る直感的な操作 ・ピンチで拡大・縮小できるキャンバス ・豊富なカラーパレット(25色以上) ・グリッドサイズを自由に選択(16×16、32×32、64×64) ・元に戻す・やり直し機能で安心して描ける ■ 作品を素敵に飾る ・4種類の額縁デザイン ・自分だけのオリジナル額縁も作成可能 ・作品にタイトルをつけて保存 ・ギャラリーで全ての作品を管理 ■ SNSでシェア ・作品を画像として簡単に保存 ・Instagram、X(Twitter)、LINEで友達とシェア ・高画質で書き出し可能 ■ こんな人におすすめ ・ドット絵を描いてみたい初心者の方 ・レトロゲームが好きな方 ・アイコンやロゴを自作したい方 ・クリエイティブな趣味を探している方 ・子どもと一緒にお絵描きを楽しみたい方 ■ Premium版でさらに快適に ・広告を完全削除 ・全てのカラーパレットを解放 ・制限なしで創作を楽しめる ■ 使い方は簡単3ステップ 1. グリッドサイズと額縁を選ぶ 2. タップして色を塗る 3. 完成したら保存してシェア 今すぐダウンロードして、あなただけのドット絵ワールドを作りましょう!

Screenshots

DotArt3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotArt at none against Micapaint's 1. Micapaint's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. Micapaint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DotArt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Micapaint ships an update every 9 days, DotArt every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Micapaint versus DotArt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicapaintDotArt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHOGO SEKIYugo Funaki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Micapaint

One-time1
  • Micapaint Pro (Lifetime)$11.99
None

DotArt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Micapaint free?
Micapaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotArt free?
DotArt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Micapaint or DotArt have ads?
DotArt shows ads; Micapaint does not.
Which is updated more often, Micapaint or DotArt?
Micapaint ships an update every 9 days, and DotArt every 6 weeks. Most recently, Micapaint was updated on October 1, 2026 and DotArt on September 11, 2026.

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