# Dot Eater vs Clicka!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Eater at none against Clicka!'s 2. Dot Eater also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Clicka!'s advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 12 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clicka! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Dot Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clicka! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clicka! has 2.9K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Dot Eater's written reviews are positive against 95% of Clicka!'s.

Dot Eater ships an update every 12 months, Clicka! every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Eater | Clicka! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-eater/id1002494306/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clicka/id1067605464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **95.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) | [Calvin Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/942371221) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-eater/id1002494306)

Control a growing dot, consuming smaller dots to increase your size. Avoid larger dots to survive and aim to become the biggest dot on the screen. Utilize a new teleport feature for strategic movement.

**Highlights:** Eat smaller dots, Grow your dot, Avoid bigger dots, Teleport feature, Improved performance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance without lag
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Bots instead of real players
- 🔒 Lack of online multiplayer
- 🔀 Difficulty in controlling the dot

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing game freezes or crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting and resuming the game

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Implement splitting and mass ejection mechanics
- Allow customization of dot appearance and name
- Introduce difficulty settings or game modes


### Clicka!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clicka/id1067605464)

This is a minimalist game where a number on the screen increments by one with each tap. It's designed as a simple time-waster with no complex mechanics or objectives.

**Highlights:** Number incrementing on click, Minimalist design, Time-wasting gameplay, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2× Boost | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4× Boost | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable click sounds and vibrations
- 👍 Addictive and satisfying to use
- 👍 Helps with ADHD and anxiety
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Leaderboard issues or not working
- 🔋 Can be a major time sink

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not updating properly
- Crashes when opening the app

**Requested features**

- Add a reset button
- Expand color and sound customization options
- Implement an endless mode or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Eater free?

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

### Is Clicka! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dot Eater or Clicka!?

Clicka! is rated higher. Dot Eater averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Clicka! averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Dot Eater or Clicka! have ads?

Neither Dot Eater nor Clicka! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Eater or Clicka!?

Dot Eater ships an update every 12 months, and Clicka! every 8 days. Most recently, Dot Eater was updated on October 21, 2026 and Clicka! on October 21, 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.*