dot ART vs MapLiver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dot ART
Transform photos and videos into unique mosaic, dot art, halftone, and pop art styles. Easily adjust effects with sliders and save your creations. Offers both free and paid features for enhanced artistic expression.
- Mosaic art effects
- Dot art creation
- Halftone style effects
- Pop art style filters
- Adjustable sliders for effects
- Save edited images and videos
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"dot ART" is Art Photo / Movie Editor application that allows you to create "Dot Image / Video", "Mosaic Picture" and "Pop Art" Effects Image and Movie from camera, photographs ,illustrations and videos easily. You will be able to create "Dot Art Illustration and Movie" that made of round colorful dots, and "Pop Art Effects Illustration and Movie" from your photo, illustration and video by using Art Editor app "dot ART". If you enjoyed by this App, I'm glad. ■Illustration / Movie list that you can create and edit by using "dot ART". 1.Mosaic Art Create and edit "Mosaic Art Effects Pictures and Movies", and save it. you can also create 8 bit game style by reducing color level. 2.Dot Art Create and edit "Dot Art Effects Images and Movies" that made of round colorful dots, and save it. You can choose background color from black and white. *Add-on is required in order to save white background. 3.Halftone Style Create and edit "Halftone Effects Images and Movies" that dot size is changed by hue, and save it. You can choose background color from black and white. *Add-on is required in order to save "halftone effects". 4.Pop Art Style Create and edit "Pop Art Effects Illustrations and Videos", and save it. You can create "Pop Art Effects Illustration and Videos" by reducing color level. *Add-on is required in order to save "Pop Art Effects". ■How to Edit 1. Select image or video you want to edit from "Camera" Button. 2. When Image or video was displayed, select type and adjust to the desired by Sliders. *If you want to save type "3〜9" , you need to purchase Add-on. 3. When you touch "Save" Button, current image or video will be saved in "Camera Roll". ■About In-app Advertising Banner Advertising is displayed in Home Screen. Full Screen Advertising will be displayed, after you have saved the picture. You can hide these Advertising by purchasing "Additional Function Add-on".
MapLiver
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The real Anywhere Door is finally here. Only you can show your city right now. Go live on the map. No past videos. No photos. No fakes. Just real-time. What is MapLiver? MapLiver lets you request live footage from people around the world. Ask anyone on the map: • “Show me the weather now” • “Show me the view there” • “Is it crowded today?” • “What’s the local recommendation?” Receive real-time video directly via peer-to-peer streaming. Videos are not stored on servers — only the live moment is shared. Registration requires only a nickname and email. Your email is used exclusively for sending a 4-digit verification code and is never shown to other users. Only your nickname will appear on the map. Key Features • Shows only active users on the map • Send live requests (weather, scenery, crowd/traffic) • Real-time P2P video streaming • Points & follower count for creators • Special MapLiver Mode (events, bonus missions) Safety & Privacy • Only nicknames are visible — no personal info shared • Block inappropriate users (mutual invisibility afterward) • For privacy, users within 5 km radius will not appear • Videos are not stored and are shared only in real time • Uses Google Maps API for secure and reliable map display Perfect For • Travelers who want real-time local conditions • Revisiting places from your past • Checking live weather, crowds, traffic, or atmosphere • Viewing real-time disaster or emergency situations • Experiencing live city vibes around the world
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapLiver at none against dot ART's 1. MapLiver also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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. dot ART sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapLiver asks for nothing beyond the download.
dot ART ships an update every 3 months, MapLiver weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dot ART | MapLiver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAIKI HIRATA | OMNILABS GODO KAISHA |
In-app purchases
dot ART
- Additional Functions$0.99
MapLiver
No in-app purchases









