Comparison

Get the Dot vs Switchy Sides

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Get the Dot

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The objective of the game is to tap the controller when the circle touches the dot. The circle is contained in the outline of the larger circle and rotates clockwise then counter clockwise. Completing the number dots in the level adds one to the number of dots which counts as a higher level.

About

Switchy Sides

Test your reflexes and accuracy in this fast-paced avoidance game. Tap to switch sides and dodge obstacles, collecting stars to unlock new characters. With challenging levels and an endless mode, you might find yourself hopelessly addicted.

Highlights
  • Tap to switch sides
  • Avoid obstacles
  • Collect stars
  • Unlock special characters
  • 52 challenging levels
  • Endless play mode
Features
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Switchy Sides is an easy to learn fast paced game about reflexes, avoidance and accuracy. Watch out or you may get hopelessly addicted. Download now if you dare. How to Play > Tap your screen to switch from side to side > Avoid all obstacles in your path > Collect stars to unlock special characters Features - Fun and addictive gameplay - Easy to learn - 52 challenging levels - Endless play mode - Custom groovy soundtrack Stay Connected Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tastypill Twitter: https://twitter.com/tastypillgames Support: support@tastypill.com

Screenshots

Switchy Sides4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Get the Dot at none against Switchy Sides's 1. Get the Dot also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Switchy Sides's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Switchy Sides sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Get the Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Get the Dot ships an update weekly, Switchy Sides every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Get the Dot versus Switchy Sides: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGet the DotSwitchy Sides
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—61.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—61 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesApple TViPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.16.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerosocial Studiotastypill

In-app purchases

None

Get the Dot

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Switchy Sides

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Get the Dot free?
Get the Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Switchy Sides free?
Switchy Sides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Get the Dot or Switchy Sides have ads?
Neither Get the Dot nor Switchy Sides shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Get the Dot or Switchy Sides?
Get the Dot ships an update weekly, and Switchy Sides every 5 weeks. Most recently, Get the Dot was updated on June 3, 2026 and Switchy Sides on October 7, 2026.

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