# Loop & Dot vs Tap To Dash Bird

The clearest difference is rating: Tap To Dash Bird at 4.6 against Loop & Dot's 3.5. Tap To Dash Bird also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 49%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 61). Loop & Dot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap To Dash Bird sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Loop & Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tap To Dash Bird holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap To Dash Bird has 2.3K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Loop & Dot's written reviews are positive against 91% of Tap To Dash Bird's.

Loop & Dot ships an update every 3 weeks, Tap To Dash Bird fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop & Dot | Tap To Dash Bird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-and-dot/id1133744473/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-to-dash-bird-do-not-flap/id1435760645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 35 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Zeglarski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253194900) | [Gosiha Pte. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452132143) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop & Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-and-dot/id1133744473)

Engage in a fast-paced chase game on your wrist. Control a shape-shifting ring to catch another ring while avoiding an enemy and the ticking clock. Test your reflexes in this speed-based arcade challenge.

**Highlights:** Shape-shifting rings, Catch Dot, Avoid enemy, Timed gameplay, Play on Apple Watch, Fast-paced chase

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for boredom
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Good for timepass
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Gets boring quickly
- 👎 Lacks instructions/tutorial
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay
- 👎 Limited colors/skins
- 👎 Coins become useless

**Reported bugs**

- Tapping/swiping doesn't work
- Game ends at random times
- Doesn't work on Series 9
- Doesn't work at all
- Crashed the watch

**Requested features**

- More colors and skins
- More things to do in the game
- Add more stuff to the shop
- Add animated paints
- Add new goals/objectives


### Tap To Dash Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-to-dash-bird-do-not-flap/id1435760645)

Tap to navigate a bird through challenging obstacles, collecting coins to unlock a variety of new characters. Experience simple one-touch controls and compete with friends worldwide. Enjoy this classic adventure on your phone, tablet, or smartwatch.

**Highlights:** Tap-only control, Unlock new characters, Collect coins, Global leaderboards, Play on Phone, Tablet, or Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNLOCK ALL BIRD & REMOVE ADS | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance on Apple Watch
- 💡 Unique take on the Flappy Bird genre
- 🎨 Variety of bird skins to unlock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔋 Can be draining on battery life
- 💰 Requests for $300 reward upon rating may be misleading

**Reported bugs**

- Screen getting cut off on some devices
- Ads sometimes interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels or challenges to keep the game fresh
- Ability to save high scores or progress
- Additional customization options for the birds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop & Dot free?

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

### Is Tap To Dash Bird free?

Tap To Dash Bird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop & Dot or Tap To Dash Bird?

Tap To Dash Bird is rated higher. Loop & Dot averages 3.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Tap To Dash Bird averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Loop & Dot or Tap To Dash Bird have ads?

Tap To Dash Bird shows ads; Loop & Dot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop & Dot or Tap To Dash Bird?

Loop & Dot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tap To Dash Bird fortnightly. Most recently, Loop & Dot was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tap To Dash Bird on October 26, 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.*