# dotpict vs VRoid Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: dotpict at 4.6 against VRoid Mobile's 3.3. dotpict also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). VRoid Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.7). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. dotpict sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and VRoid Mobile sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

dotpict holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 787 and 420 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of dotpict's written reviews are positive against 48% of VRoid Mobile's.

dotpict ships an update every 4 days, VRoid Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | dotpict | VRoid Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotpict/id995653343/reviews)** | [3.3 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **787** | 420 |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DOT PICTO LIMITED LIABILITY CO.](https://appshunter.io/developer/995653342) | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) |

## 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


### VRoid Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321)

Design unique 3D characters with customizable features and clothing. Capture stunning photos of your creations in real-world AR or virtual environments. Share your personalized avatars and enjoy group photo sessions.

**Highlights:** Create customizable 3D avatars, Adjust facial and body features, Dress avatars in various outfits, AR camera for real-world photos, Virtual camera for in-app photos, Group photo sessions with chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500コイン | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 700コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200コイン | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2000コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000コイン | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Decent character customization options
- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 💡 Potential for mobile VTubing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive login requirements
- 📦 Limited customization compared to PC version
- 🎨 Lack of diverse skin tones and hair options

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- Frequent crashes when trying to access certain features
- Failure to load clothing and other assets

**Requested features**

- More clothing, hair, and accessory options
- Ability to import custom models and textures
- Face tracking and animation features
- More diverse backgrounds and scenes
- Multiplayer and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dotpict free?

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

### Is VRoid Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, dotpict or VRoid Mobile?

dotpict is rated higher. dotpict averages 4.6 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while VRoid Mobile averages 3.3 from 420 ratings.

### Do dotpict or VRoid Mobile have ads?

Both dotpict and VRoid Mobile show ads.

### Which is updated more often, dotpict or VRoid Mobile?

dotpict ships an update every 4 days, and VRoid Mobile monthly. Most recently, dotpict was updated on October 13, 2026 and VRoid Mobile on October 7, 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.*