Comparison

Counter Tactics vs Tactic Dots

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

Head to head
About

Counter Tactics

Engage in asynchronous, turn-based PvP battles where strategic planning and clever use of a unique Battle Stack system are key to victory. Collect tokens, customize your playstyle, and climb seasonal ranked ladders. Practice in tutorials or challenge friends worldwide.

Highlights
  • Asynchronous tactical PvP battles
  • Unique Battle Stack system
  • Turn-based combat
  • Seasonal ranked progression
  • Token collection and combos
  • Single-player training modes
  • Challenge friends
Features
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Strategize and chill in an asynchronous, tactical PvP battler built for quick sessions and deep mastery. Counter Tactics blends thoughtful turn‑based strategy with competitive Ranked play, seasonal progression, and a unique Battle Stack system that rewards clever planning. Build your Battle Stacks, outsmart opponents in turn-based combat, and rise through new seasons every two months. Whether you’re climbing the Ranked ladder or experimenting with new Token combos, every match is a fresh puzzle to solve. Tactical PvP Battles Face players worldwide in quick, strategic matches where every move matters. Predict your opponent, set up powerful plays, and adapt on the fly. Build Your Battle Stacks Create up to 20 Battle Stacks using the Tokens you collect. Mix roles, abilities, and synergies to craft your own playstyle. Climb the Ranked Ladder Earn Fame, advance through Tiers, and compete for leaderboard placement. Seasons reset every two months, giving everyone a chance to rise. Train with Rusty New to tactics games? Learn the ropes in single‑player Training battles and guided tutorials. Collect Tokens, Avatars, and More Unlock new Tokens, customize your avatar, and earn or purchase cosmetic upgrades. Trade duplicate Tokens for Crystals to expand your collection. Challenge Friends Send Friendly Battle invites through Game Center and test your strategies in casual or live synchronous matches. Always Evolving Each season brings balance updates, new content, and fresh opportunities to climb.

About

Tactic Dots

Features
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Unique turn-based strategy that incorporates long-familiar mechanics of games such as Go, Reversi, Dots, updated with fresh ideas and expanded gameplay. The game contains the usual classic Dots and a fresh vibrant format which includes new units with unique abilities, adding many new tactics and strategies to the game. Following modes are available for both formats: -online PVP mode against other players -PVE vs artificial intelligence -Hotseat for two players on one screen Playing online mode grants rating points and unlocks additional rewards in the achievement system, which allows you to update and expand the arsenal of units available in matches.

Screenshots

Counter Tactics4 screens
Tactic Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tactic Dots at none against Counter Tactics's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Counter Tactics sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Tactic Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Counter Tactics versus Tactic Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter TacticsTactic Dots
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.5
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB78 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSteven SilveyNONAME SOFTWARE

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Counter Tactics

One-time6
  • Crystal Pack - 50$0.99
  • Crystal Pack - 150$1.99
  • Crystal Pack - 300$2.99
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  • Crystal Pack - 750$4.99
  • Crystal Pack - 2000$9.99
  • Crystal Pack - 50000$99.99
None

Tactic Dots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Counter Tactics free?
Counter Tactics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tactic Dots free?
Tactic Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Counter Tactics or Tactic Dots have ads?
Neither Counter Tactics nor Tactic Dots shows ads.

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