Comparison

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.

Head to head
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.

About

BrainDots Kolam studio

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Pixel Art Dev3 screens
BrainDots Kolam studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixel Art Dev versus BrainDots Kolam studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art DevBrainDots Kolam studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin Harris JrSumitradevi Rajamanikandan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Art Dev

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$3.99
1 purchases

BrainDots Kolam studio

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Illustrator Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Pixel Art Dev free?
Pixel Art Dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainDots Kolam studio free?
BrainDots Kolam studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Art Dev or BrainDots Kolam studio have ads?
Neither Pixel Art Dev nor BrainDots Kolam studio shows ads.

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