Comparison

Chromaly vs DotMaker Studio

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

Head to head
About

Chromaly

This tool offers a professional color wheel with multiple color models and precise image color extraction. Explore curated palettes and manage your color collections with iCloud sync. Designed for a minimalist interface and peak performance.

Highlights
  • Professional color wheel with multiple models
  • Smart image color extraction
  • Curated aesthetic color palettes
  • iCloud color library with sync
  • Minimalist design interface
  • High performance with Metal and Shaders
Features
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[Key Features] 1. Professional Color Wheel: Enjoy an incredibly smooth and precise tuning experience. Supports multiple color models including HSL, HSB, RGB, OKLCH, and more. 2. Smart Image Extraction: Instantly analyze the aesthetic logic behind any photo and capture colors with pixel-perfect accuracy. 3. Aesthetic Color Exploration: Discover a rich variety of curated palettes to ignite your creative inspiration. 4. iCloud Color Library: Intelligently manage your personal collections. Supports automatic iCloud sync for seamless interaction across all your devices. [Why Choose Chromaly?] • Minimalist Design: A sleek, clean interface that keeps your focus entirely on the colors. • Peak Performance: Powered by Metal and custom Shaders for buttery-smooth interaction. • Professional Grade: Built for designers, illustrators, and anyone who demands pixel-perfect perfection. [Subscription Terms] • Title: Annual Pro Membership. • Length: 1 Year (Auto-renewable). • Payment: Charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. • Renewal: Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Cancellation: Manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings at least 24 hours before the period ends. • Privacy Policy: https://chromaly.mintlify.app/en/privacy-policy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DotMaker Studio

Features
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DotMaker is a touch-first pixel art editor built for mobile. Features • Canvas sizes from 16x16 up to 512x512 • Pen, eraser, fill, and eyedropper tools • Selection, copy, paste, move, rotate, and flip tools • Project saving and gallery management • PNG export and save to the Photos app • Korean / English support DotMaker is designed for quick pixel work such as icons, characters, sketches, and small UI assets.

Screenshots

Chromaly4 screens
DotMaker Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotMaker Studio at none against Chromaly's 2. DotMaker Studio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Chromaly's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Chromaly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. DotMaker Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chromaly ships an update fortnightly, DotMaker Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Chromaly versus DotMaker Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChromalyDotMaker Studio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer修武 许YOUNGSIK KIM

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chromaly

Subscriptions1
  • 3-Day Free Trial3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$39.99
None

DotMaker Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chromaly free?
Chromaly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotMaker Studio free?
DotMaker Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chromaly or DotMaker Studio have ads?
Neither Chromaly nor DotMaker Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chromaly or DotMaker Studio?
Chromaly ships an update fortnightly, and DotMaker Studio every 3 months. Most recently, Chromaly was updated on October 31, 2026 and DotMaker Studio on November 5, 2026.

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