DPI - Dots per inch

DPI - Dots per inch

By Vitalij Schaefer

DPI - Dots per inch is a utility for modifying image DPI metadata on iOS.

The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

The tool removes the friction of desktop software for quick, mobile-first image metadata adjustments.

For Users requiring specific image metadata adjustments for printing or digital document preparation.

What does it look like?

Key features

DPI Modificationstandard

Adjusts the dots per inch metadata value of image files.

Export and Sharingstandard

Saves modified images with options to email or print.

How much does it cost?

freeFree

The app is distributed as a free utility without visible subscription or in-app purchase gates, relying on ad inventory.

Velocity

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The app currently operates on a maintenance cadence, with only one release shipped in the last 83 days. Development is limited to minor bug fixes and stability improvements, with no evidence of new features or live operations. The latest release provides no specific insight into the developer's roadmap, as the changelog remains entirely opaque. This pattern of infrequent, generic updates suggests a focus on basic upkeep rather than active feature expansion.

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Who built it?

Vitalij Schaefer

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

The recent review mood reads mixed. Users appreciate the simple interface allows non-technical users to adjust image resolution and dpi settings with speed and photographers find the tool useful for resizing images on mobile devices before returning to their workstations.

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

App Store
4.73 · 1k

What users say, by theme

What Users Love
  • The simple interface allows non-technical users to adjust image resolution and DPI settings with speed
  • Photographers find the tool useful for resizing images on mobile devices before returning to their workstations
What Frustrates Users
  • Users report the app fails to actually modify the DPI of images despite the interface indicating success
+ 2 more themes
What Users Want 1 request inside

35 of 35 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Mixed overall

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Competition

Competitive landscape for DPI - Dots per inch

How's the Photo & Video market?

DPI - Dots per inch maintains a 4.72-star rating across 1,052 platform ratings. The maintenance-only release cadence suggests a stable but stagnant market position.

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The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for DPI - Dots per inch

Where is it heading?

The lack of feature development and persistent functional bugs suggest a decline in utility for the target audience. Without addressing the core metadata write failure, the app will likely see continued rating erosion as users seek more reliable alternatives.

  • Functional failures in metadata modification (DPI values not applying) erode user trust, which directly threatens the app's primary value proposition.
  • Intrusive video ads with sudden audio create a negative feedback loop, driving user churn and damaging the brand's long-term retention.

The SWOT

Core Strengths
  • Simple interface design enables non-technical users to perform metadata adjustments without professional software
Critical Frictions 2 weaknesses inside
Growth Levers
  • Batch processing support would address the primary efficiency complaint from power users
Market Threats 1 threat identified

Next best moves

1 Pivot · 1 Invest

Audit metadata write logic because users report DPI changes fail to apply → restore core utility

+ 1 more prioritized move

The counter-intuitive read

The app's high rating despite functional failures suggests…

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Since the last report: The app's outlook has shifted from stable to declining due to persistent, unresolved metadata write failures and intrusive ad experiences. Strategic priorities have evolved from generic maintenance to a specific, two-pronged plan to restore core utility and introduce batch processing.

Bottom line

Fixing the metadata write failure is the only path to retaining the current user base, as the tool's core promise is broken. Once functional integrity is restored, batch processing would unlock the efficiency needed to justify the ad-supported model.

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FAQ

Is DPI - Dots per inch free to use?
Yes, the app is free to use and relies on ad inventory for monetization.
Does DPI - Dots per inch actually change the DPI of my photos?
Users report that the app sometimes fails to apply the DPI change, with output files retaining original values.
Can I process multiple images at once?
Currently, the app does not support batch processing, which is a frequently requested feature by users.

Sources

  1. [1] App Store, source

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What's new

The app's outlook has shifted from stable to declining due to persistent, unresolved metadata write failures and intrusive ad experiences. Strategic priorities have evolved from generic maintenance to a specific, two-pronged plan to restore core utility and introduce batch processing.

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New Performance Threat

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Outlook Trend Downgrade

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Contrarian Take Pivot

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Strategic Investment in Batch Processing

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “DPI - Dots per inch Intelligence Report.” Updated Aug 19, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/dpi-dots-per-inch

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