# dotpict vs Poipiku

The clearest difference is review sentiment: dotpict at 77% against Poipiku's 19%. dotpict also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Poipiku's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. dotpict sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Poipiku asks for nothing beyond the download.

dotpict holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dotpict has 791 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of dotpict's written reviews are positive against 19% of Poipiku's.

dotpict ships an update every 4 days, Poipiku every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | dotpict | Poipiku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotpict/id995653343/reviews)** | [3.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poipiku/id1436433822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **791** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 19.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DOT PICTO LIMITED LIABILITY CO.](https://appshunter.io/developer/995653342) | [Pipa.jp Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/435469481) |

## What reviewers say

### dotpict

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotpict/id995653343)

Create and share pixel art with an intuitive drawing tool. Features include animation creation, autosave, and daily drawing challenges. Connect with a vibrant community of artists, browse thousands of daily artworks, and participate in events.

**Highlights:** Pixel art creation, Animation creation, Daily themes and events, Community posting and interaction, Autosave, Mesh pens, borders, and previews

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| dotpict Premium | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of color palettes
- 🙌 Great community
- 💻 Convenient for mobile pixel art
- 🎨 Simple and intuitive drawing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Strict content moderation leading to false bans
- 💬 Lack of messaging/commenting system
- 🎨 Limited color palette options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and viewing other users' art

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Drawing tools and cursor glitching
- Inability to save or transfer canvases between devices
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add layers and ability to rearrange them
- Implement onion skinning for animations
- Allow custom canvas sizes
- Introduce a premium version to remove ads
- Add a reference window for drawing


### Poipiku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poipiku/id1436433822)

This app provides a casual illustration sharing platform for Twitter users. It encourages free expression without concern for ratings, allowing users to post their artwork easily. It's designed for those who want to share drawings without judgment.

**Highlights:** Illustration sharing for Twitter, Casual posting without ratings, Free expression of artwork, Tossing/throwing concept for posting, Focus on user comfort

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dotpict free?

dotpict is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Poipiku free?

Poipiku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, dotpict or Poipiku?

dotpict is rated higher. dotpict averages 4.6 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while Poipiku averages 3.1 from 34 ratings.

### Do dotpict or Poipiku have ads?

Both dotpict and Poipiku show ads.

### Which is updated more often, dotpict or Poipiku?

dotpict ships an update every 4 days, and Poipiku every 2 weeks. Most recently, dotpict was updated on October 29, 2026 and Poipiku on October 26, 2026.

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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.*