# Bricolage vs DotPress

The clearest difference is rating: DotPress at 5.0 against Bricolage's 3.6. DotPress also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and price ($1.99 vs $6.99). Bricolage's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bricolage costs $6.99 and DotPress $1.99 up front. Bricolage sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DotPress asks for nothing beyond the download.

DotPress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricolage has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bricolage | DotPress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricolage-video-toolkit/id919142516/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotpress/id6760323750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 81 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PixelSplincher](https://appshunter.io/developer/481762814) | [Inner Circle](https://appshunter.io/developer/367838600) |

## What reviewers say

### Bricolage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricolage-video-toolkit/id919142516)

Create professional visual effects for photos and videos using a node-based compositing system. Chain over 150 effects to achieve unique looks, from subtle color correction to complex distortions and animations. Supports HD video processing and real-time playback.

**Highlights:** Node-based compositing, Over 150 effects, Video and photo processing, Real-time playback, Customizable templates, Face recognition integration, Bezier curve shape cutting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noise Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Greenscreen Remover | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shapes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cutouts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Title Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


### DotPress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotpress/id6760323750)

This app offers a suite of powerful image editing tools for designers, enabling quick structural edits and graphic effects. Transform images with halftones, outlines, distortions, and metadata editing, all processed directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Halftone generation, Outline detection, Image distortion tools, ASCII art generator, EXIF metadata editor, Favorite tools toolbar, Perspective correction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bricolage free?

Bricolage costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DotPress free?

DotPress costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bricolage or DotPress?

DotPress is rated higher. Bricolage averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while DotPress averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bricolage or DotPress have ads?

Neither Bricolage nor DotPress shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*