# dotpict vs 16bit avatar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 16bit avatar at none against dotpict's 1. 16bit avatar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.7). dotpict's advantage is ratings volume (787 vs 23) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment 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. 16bit avatar asks for nothing beyond the download.

dotpict holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dotpict has 787 ratings behind it against 23, 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 73% of 16bit avatar's.

## The numbers

| Metric | dotpict | 16bit avatar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotpict/id995653343/reviews)** | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16bit-avatar/id1492467379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **787** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOT PICTO LIMITED LIABILITY CO.](https://appshunter.io/developer/995653342) | [Takuya Soneda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071587623) |

## 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


### 16bit avatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16bit-avatar/id1492467379)

Design unique pixel art characters and save them as videos or images. Easily share your creations on social media or use them as profile pictures.

**Highlights:** Pixel art character creation, Save as video, Save as image, Social media sharing, Profile image creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dotpict free?

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

### Is 16bit avatar free?

16bit avatar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, dotpict or 16bit avatar?

dotpict is rated higher. dotpict averages 4.6 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while 16bit avatar averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do dotpict or 16bit avatar have ads?

dotpict shows ads; 16bit avatar does not.

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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.*