Comparison

dotStudio vs ArtPort

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

ArtPort

Features
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ArtPort: Your Creative Harbor for Pixel Art & Animation ArtPort is a professional-grade pixel art creation and animation studio, carefully crafted to provide a seamless and inspiring experience for digital artists. Whether you are sketching a quick 8-bit character or animating a complex scene, ArtPort delivers all the essential tools you need right to your mobile device. Powerful Animation Timeline: Intuitive frame and layer management. Group your frames into Clips/Tags for easy organization. Advanced Onion Skinning to guide your animations perfectly. Adjust playback speed and frame duration on the go. Professional Drawing Tools: Precision tools: Pen, Eraser, Line, Rectangle, and Ellipse. Smart Selections: Magic Wand, Lasso, and Box selection with live transform handles and dimension tracking. Symmetry drawing to create perfect mirrored designs. Clipping Masks and layer opacity controls for advanced shading. Optimized Workflow: Smart undo/redo history system. Cross-platform gesture support (Pinch to zoom and pan). Customizable color palettes with global color linking. Import external images directly into your canvas. Export & Share: Export your artwork as PNG, animated GIF, or ZIP archives. Generate professional Sprite-sheets with a single tap. Dock your ideas and let your imagination sail. Download ArtPort today and bring your pixel art to life!

Screenshots

dotStudio4 screens
ArtPort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dotStudio at none against ArtPort's 1. dotStudio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ArtPort's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ArtPort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dotStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
dotStudio versus ArtPort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdotStudioArtPort
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKUYA JIMBOAli Taleb

In-app purchases

None

dotStudio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ArtPort

One-time1
  • Full Access$0.99

Questions

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

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