What it does
dotpict is a pixel-art drawing app for iOS and Android, with a connected posting and challenge community. Separate cursor and drawing controls help keep a finger from hiding the pixel being placed.
Set the silhouette of a small character with cursor placement, then switch to direct pen or finger drawing for a longer contour. Onion skin helps compare neighbouring frames when making a short animated GIF.
Daily prompts and challenges can impose a colour palette or small canvas, such as a 16 by 16 image. These give a concrete starting point for a brief drawing session.
On Android, the digitizer-only setting ignores palm touches when a compatible pen is detected. Its compatibility check comes before enabling the option. The published Android release notes also limit undo to 100 actions.
Strengths
- Separate placement controls keep the target pixel visible.
- Onion skin and GIF creation support small animations.
Watch out for
- The Android edition contains ads and in-app purchases.
- Android undo history is limited to 100 actions.
Best for
- Precise pixel drawing on a phone
- Short pixel-animation studies
Sources
- dotpict company and application overview (Oct 27, 2026)
- dotpict Android developer listing and release notes (Oct 27, 2026)