PixCraft vs DotMaker Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PixCraft
Design pixel art and perler bead patterns with a versatile editor. Convert photos to pixel art, use templates, and export designs as images or PDF patterns. Supports multiple languages and offers intuitive tools for all skill levels.
- Customizable canvas sizes
- Photo to pixel art conversion
- Perler bead color palette
- Layer management
- Export as image or PDF pattern
- Multilingual support
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Design, convert, and build fuse bead patterns in one offline-first app. PixCraft helps you move from idea to finished bead project with less friction: - Create custom Hama and perler-style patterns from scratch - Convert photos into editable pixel bead layouts - Browse rich color palettes with trusted bead counts - Follow color-by-color build guidance while crafting - Export images and project files for sharing or printing Made for hobbyists, makers, parents, teachers, and anyone who wants practical bead pattern tools instead of a social feed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pixcraft.pages.dev/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://pixcraft.pages.dev/en/privacy/
DotMaker Studio
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DotMaker is a touch-first pixel art editor built for mobile. Features β’ Canvas sizes from 16x16 up to 512x512 β’ Pen, eraser, fill, and eyedropper tools β’ Selection, copy, paste, move, rotate, and flip tools β’ Project saving and gallery management β’ PNG export and save to the Photos app β’ Korean / English support DotMaker is designed for quick pixel work such as icons, characters, sketches, and small UI assets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotMaker Studio at none against PixCraft's 3. DotMaker Studio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). PixCraft's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PixCraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DotMaker Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
PixCraft ships an update weekly, DotMaker Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PixCraft | DotMaker Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | δΊε¨ 秦 | YOUNGSIK KIM |
In-app purchases
PixCraft
- PixCraft Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- PixCraft Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
- PixCraft Pro Lifetime$3.99
DotMaker Studio
No in-app purchases
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