Pixel Art Dev vs BrainDots Kolam studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Small canvas focus
- Retro game art creation
- Streamlined interface
- Pixel graphics editor
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A pixel art editor with a focus on small canvas sizes used in retro game development.
BrainDots Kolam studio
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Braindots Advanced Illustrator is a drawing studio built for kolam, rangoli and mandala art. Place a dot grid, draw with smooth curves, and build perfectly symmetric patterns on your iPhone or iPad. DOT GRIDS, THE KOLAM WAY • Square, diagonal, interlaced and ruled dot grids, from 3×3 up • Start with a clean canvas and add the grid only when you want it • Guides for scale and spacing, with snapping while you edit DRAW YOUR WAY • Brush, Pen and smooth Curve tools, with independent width control • Edit points: move anchors, pull handles, curve or sharpen corners • Expand the width at any point of a stroke, like an illustrator's width tool • Shapes, layers, colors, fills and outlines that always stay visible MANDALA AND SYMMETRY • Radial mandala guides with up to 24 segments and multiple rings • Live mirror: every stroke repeats around the circle as you draw PRACTICE MODE • Trace ready-made kolam designs over their dot grids • 3×3, 4×4 and 5×5 collections, with new designs added online • Save your progress and come back to it EXPORT AND SHARE • Save as SVG, PNG or JPG • Export a video that replays your drawing stroke by stroke • Save any drawing as an editable design and keep a gallery on your device PRIVACY • No account or sign-in required • No ads and no tracking • Your drawings stay on your device FREE TRIAL AND SUBSCRIPTION Use the app free for 30 days. After the trial, an optional monthly subscription (Braindots Advanced Illustrator Monthly) unlocks Practice, Pen, Curve, colors and export. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically each month unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://braindots.in/kolam-studio-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: BrainDots Kolam studio at 3 against Pixel Art Dev's 1. BrainDots Kolam studio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pixel Art Dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BrainDots Kolam studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pixel Art Dev | BrainDots Kolam studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Harris Jr | Sumitradevi Rajamanikandan |
In-app purchases
Pixel Art Dev
- Pro Mode$3.99
BrainDots Kolam studio
- Advanced Illustrator Monthly$9.991 Month
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