DotMaker Studio vs ADHelper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
DotMaker Studio
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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.
ADHelper
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[Overview] A helper tool that adds extrusion lines to vector images (logos and shapes) to give them a 3D look. Lines only: This tool only generates the lines; it does not fill them with color. Format: Input and output are strictly SVG. Target Devices: Optimized for Apple Silicon Macs and iPad. [Workflow with Affinity Designer 2] Tested and verified using SVGs created in Affinity Designer 2. Intended Use: Export the generated SVG from this tool back into Affinity Designer 2, then use the Shape Builder Tool or Vector Flood Fill Tool to complete the coloring and shading. Affinity is a trademark of Canva. This tool is an independent project and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Canva.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DotMaker Studio at 13.0 against ADHelper's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DotMaker Studio ships an update every 3 months, ADHelper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DotMaker Studio | ADHelper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YOUNGSIK KIM | Bunrou Imanari |
In-app purchases
DotMaker Studio
No in-app purchases
ADHelper
No in-app purchases









