Oilist vs Pointillize
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oilist
Transform your photos into unique, genuine works of art with this app. It analyzes your images using computer vision and simulates real painting techniques with customizable styles and brush strokes. Save your creations in high-resolution for printing.
- AI-powered art generation
- Unique, non-repeating results
- 48 customizable styles
- Real-time painting simulation
- 4k resolution output
- Adjustable brush strokes and moods
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Oilist: the Artist in your pocket. Make Fine Art based on your pictures! "Oilist is an artist in your phone, one that you watch sketch, paint, and craft a unique version of a photo you’ve shot." - MacStories, May 2017 "App of the week: Oilist review - Hypnotic, engaging, with a longevity that escapes most filter apps, and with high-res output so you can use it to create real-world art." - Stuff Magazine, April 2017 Give Oilist an image, and it will automatically generate a genuine and unique work of art based on it. Painted for you in real time! Participate or spectate it's up to you, Oilist will delight! All saved at canvas-worthy 4k resolution. Oilist comes with 48 infinitely customizable styles; from photo-realist to impressionist, to abstract. Every style except for our photo-realist style offers three different levels of abstraction. Oilist is not a photo filter. Unlike most filter apps, Oilist will never generate the same results twice, and in fact, each brush stroke is unique. Instead of applying a fixed formula to an image as photo filters typically do, Oilist analyzes the supplied image using computer vision technology, then paints simulated paint particles that are applied using various brush strokes and techniques. At any time during the painting process, 4k resolution images may be captured as often as desired. When Oilist is painting, styles can be infinitely customized with 17 different presets (these were called Styles in previous versions of Oilist), 13 different painting moods, 15 different brushes, setting brush options such as the size and spacing, and by splashing paint with our exciting Chaos tool. Control paint gravity by tilting your device and brush angles by yawing (rotating) the device. Obtain new and exciting results by alternating settings with new settings painted on top of the previous settings. For instance, first, paint a layer using the Warm mood followed by a layer using the Cool mood. The use of large brushes tend to create more abstract artwork, and smaller brushes work best for high definition detail. Oilist will automatically provide smaller brush strokes and greater photo-realism to detected faces. Check out #oilist and follow us @3dtopo on Instagram and Twitter!
Pointillize
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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 dots—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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pointillize at none against Oilist's shown. Pointillize also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Oilist's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On in-app purchases 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
Oilist costs $2.99 and Pointillize $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Oilist ships an update every 2 weeks, Pointillize every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oilist | Pointillize |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 3DTOPO Inc. | Mini Leviathan |
Bugs and requests
Oilist
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to save finished paintings
- Certain style options don't work as expected
- White splotches or marks appear in final paintings
Requested features
4 requests- Add progress indicator or notification when painting is complete
- Provide more guidance or information on the different style options
- Improve performance and reduce battery drain
- Offer a desktop version or integration with other art apps
Pointillize
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Oilist
No in-app purchases
Pointillize
No in-app purchases









