DotMaker Studio vs Handpix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side â with what reviewers say about each.
DotMaker Studio
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DotMaker is a touch-first pixel art editor built for mobile. Features âĒ Canvas sizes from 16x16 up to 512x512 âĒ Pen, eraser, fill, and eyedropper tools âĒ Selection, copy, paste, move, rotate, and flip tools âĒ Project saving and gallery management âĒ PNG export and save to the Photos app âĒ Korean / English support DotMaker is designed for quick pixel work such as icons, characters, sketches, and small UI assets.
Handpix
Create intricate bead patterns with professional drawing tools, layer management, and realistic ironing previews. Easily convert photos to pixel art and export customizable designs for sharing or building.
- Professional drawing tools
- Multi-layer support
- Realistic ironing effect preview
- Photo to pixel art conversion
- Customizable pattern export
- iCloud cross-device sync
- Built-in pegboard for building
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Core Features: Professional Drawing Tools An eraser that removes by color block, a paint bucket with drag-to-fill, one-tap outlining, and line, rectangle, and ellipse tools that make every stroke effortless. The lasso tool lets you cut, copy, paste, select all, or invert a selection â and paste across layers or even across canvases. Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal symmetry axes mean you never have to draw a mirrored pattern twice. Layer Management Full multi-layer drawing with one-tap clear, duplicate, and focus mode for every layer. Handy Gestures Two-finger undo, three-finger redo, and the "Magic Cube" â a floating widget that toggles color codes and replays your creation process. Ironing-Effect Preview Preview six realistic ironing finishes: full melt (no-hole), bath-mitt texture, towel texture, coarse glitter, fine glitter, and linen. One-Tap Pixelization Turn photos and cartoon images into pixel art in a single tap, with your choice of style and target color count. All-in-One Share Image Studio Create social-media-ready images right inside the app â swap backgrounds, add pattern shadows, and more. Fully Customizable Pattern Export Major and minor grid lines, ruler colors, color card styles, signature and text watermarks, mirrored output, and export-by-color â tune everything until it's exactly how you want it. iCloud Cross-Device Creating Your work syncs in real time between iPad and iPhone via iCloud. Built-in Pegboard Import smart PDF patterns, .handpix files, or your in-app projects â then build bead by bead, sorted by color code or split into 5x5ã10Ã10 sections. Who Is It For? - Pattern designers: draw efficiently, preview the finished look, export social covers, and share patterns in multiple formats. - Bead hobbyists: turn your avatar, pet, favorite artwork, or original characters into bead patterns. - Bead and craft shops: design, adjust, and deliver ready-to-build patterns for your customers. Supports Apple Pencil and touch. Long-press anywhere to discover 130+ features! Handpix â the professional pixel artist's choice. Privacy Policy: https://handpix.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotMaker Studio at none against Handpix's 2. DotMaker Studio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Handpix's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Handpix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DotMaker Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
DotMaker Studio ships an update every 3 months, Handpix weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DotMaker Studio | Handpix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | â | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly â better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No â better | Yes |
| Monetization | â | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 â better | 17.0 |
| Further details â not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YOUNGSIK KIM | åŊŧ å |
In-app purchases
DotMaker Studio
No in-app purchases
Handpix
- Handpix Pro æåšĶäžå$0.991 Month
- Handpix Pro æ°ļäđ äžå$14.99
Questions
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