Comparison

dotStudio vs Pixel Art Dev

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

Head to head
About

dotStudio

Features
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dotStudio is a pixel art creation app that lets you draw pixel art and create animations with an intuitive interface. Draw pixel by pixel, combine frames, and bring your artwork to life. Whether you’re a beginner or a pixel art enthusiast, dotStudio makes creating pixel art animations easy and fun. Key Features -Pixel art editor -Frame-by-frame animation creation -R-eal-time preview -Simple and intuitive UI -Turn your ideas into moving pixel art with dotStudio.

About

Pixel Art Dev

Create pixel art for retro games on a small canvas. This editor is designed for efficient development of pixel graphics with a focus on retro aesthetics. It offers a streamlined experience for artists and game developers.

Highlights
  • Small canvas focus
  • Retro game art creation
  • Streamlined interface
  • Pixel graphics editor
Features
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A pixel art editor with a focus on small canvas sizes used in retro game development.

Screenshots

dotStudio4 screens
Pixel Art Dev3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dotStudio at none against Pixel Art Dev's 1. dotStudio also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Pixel Art Dev's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Pixel Art Dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dotStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
dotStudio versus Pixel Art Dev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdotStudioPixel Art Dev
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKUYA JIMBOBenjamin Harris Jr

In-app purchases

None

dotStudio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Art Dev

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$3.99

Questions

Is dotStudio free?
dotStudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Art Dev free?
Pixel Art Dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dotStudio or Pixel Art Dev have ads?
dotStudio shows ads; Pixel Art Dev does not.

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