Comparison

Pixelize vs Pointillize

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

Head to head
About

Pixelize

Features
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Transform your photos into stunning pixel art with Pixelize! Capture or import any image and instantly apply retro-inspired pixel art styles with real-time preview. CHOOSE FROM 9 UNIQUE STYLES β€’ Classic β€” Traditional square pixel art β€’ Hex Grid β€” Hexagonal pixel pattern β€’ Mosaic β€” Crystal mosaic tiles β€’ Pointillism β€” Dot-based artistic style β€’ Neon Outline β€” Glowing edge detection β€’ Halftone β€” Print-style dot screen β€’ Comic β€” Bold comic book effect β€’ Thermal β€” Heat map visualization β€’ Circle Grid β€” Circular pixel pattern RETRO COLOR PALETTES Apply iconic color palettes from classic gaming systems: β€’ Game Boy β€” 4-shade green β€’ CGA β€” Retro PC colors β€’ PICO-8 β€” 16-color fantasy console β€’ Commodore 64 β€” Classic 16 colors β€’ NES β€” Nintendo palette β€’ SNES β€” Super Nintendo palette FINE-TUNE YOUR ART β€’ Adjust block size, color levels, saturation, contrast, and edge intensity β€’ Toggle dithering for authentic retro look β€’ Subject isolation to focus effects on the main subject β€’ Live preview β€” see changes in real time β€’ Before/after comparison SAVE & SHARE β€’ Save and load custom presets β€’ Export to craft formats (cross-stitch, crochet, LEGO) β€’ Share your creations directly from the app Whether you are a pixel art enthusiast, retro gaming fan, or craft maker, Pixelize gives you the tools to create beautiful pixel art from any photo.

About

Pointillize

Features
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Turn your photos into timeless masterpieces. Welcome to Pointillize, the ultimate photo editor designed to transform your everyday moments into breathtaking pointillism and stipple art. Whether you are capturing a live memory or breathing new life into your camera roll, Pointillize uses advanced rendering to recreate your images using thousands of vibrant, individual dotsβ€”just like the French masters. Don’t just apply a filter. Craft a painting. Pointillize gives you a digital canvas and complete creative control over every single speck of color. Capture & Convert Instantly Live Pointillism Camera: See the world through an Impressionist lens. Snap photos in real-time with an instant dot-art preview. Camera Roll Import: Bring in any portrait, landscape, or pet photo from your gallery and watch it instantly transform. Precision Fine-Tuning Tools Take control of the canvas with powerful, intuitive adjustment sliders tailored specifically for dot-art generation: -Point Size: Go from microscopic, ultra-fine dots for a classic look to large, bold spots for modern pop-art. -Density: Control how tightly packed the dots are. Create dense, rich paintings or airy, minimalist sketches. -Randomness: Add human imperfection. Keep your dots perfectly grid-aligned or scatter them organically for a natural, hand-painted feel. -Color Schemes: Experiment with vibrant palettes, monochromatic tones, sepia nostalgia, or custom color-matching. -Advanced Image Controls: Perfect your piece by adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Clarity to make the colors pop and textures stand out. Share Your Masterpiece Export your creations in high resolution, perfect for printing, framing, or sharing on social media. Rediscover the harmony of light and color. Download Pointillize today and start creating.

Screenshots

Pixelize4 screens
Pointillize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pixelize at Free against Pointillize's $0.99. Pointillize's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Pixelize is free to download; Pointillize costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pixelize versus Pointillize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelizePointillize
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThanh NguyenMini Leviathan

In-app purchases

None

Pixelize

No in-app purchases

None

Pointillize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixelize free?
Pixelize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pointillize free?
Pointillize costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixelize or Pointillize have ads?
Neither Pixelize nor Pointillize shows ads.

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