# dotStudio vs PixelForge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dotStudio at none against PixelForge's 5. dotStudio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelForge sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. dotStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | dotStudio | PixelForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 44 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAKUYA JIMBO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819638431) | [Mohamed Nagy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582361271) |

## What reviewers say

### dotStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotstudio/id6756303915)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PixelForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelforge-pixel-art-studio/id6758704485)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PixelForge Pro - Lifetime | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 AI Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 AI Credits | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dotStudio free?

dotStudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PixelForge free?

PixelForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do dotStudio or PixelForge have ads?

Both dotStudio and PixelForge show ads.

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