# DOTRIX! vs Halfbrick+ Games with Friends

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DOTRIX! at 100% against Halfbrick+ Games with Friends's 27%. DOTRIX! also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOTRIX! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Halfbrick+ Games with Friends sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DOTRIX! ships an update every 4 days, Halfbrick+ Games with Friends every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOTRIX! | Halfbrick+ Games with Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfbrick-plus-games-with-friends/id6448776810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **64** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RichAppz Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/549253935) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### DOTRIX!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotrix/id1170955862)

Tap as many dots as possible while avoiding bombs in this fast-paced arcade game. Unlock new theme packs to customize your gameplay experience and compete with friends via Game Center. Can you keep up with the increasing pace?

**Highlights:** Tap dots to score, Avoid bombs, Unlockable theme packs, Game Center integration, Taptic feedback support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Halfbrick+ Games with Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfbrick-plus-games-with-friends/id6448776810)

Access a curated catalog of premium games with no ads or limitations by subscribing. Collect and manage digital cards within the app's ecosystem. Enjoy remastered classics and discover new titles for endless, uninterrupted fun.

**Highlights:** Ad-free gaming experience, Fully unlocked premium games, Curated game catalog, Digital card collection system, Remastered iconic classics, Access to exclusive titles

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ Silver | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ Silver | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Halfbrick+ Gold | $14.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ Silver | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| Halfbrick+ Silver | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ Gold | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Halfbrick+ Gold | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Small Crowns Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.79 | one-time |
| Bag of Crowns | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Crowns | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Crowns | $14.99 | one-time |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOTRIX! free?

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

### Is Halfbrick+ Games with Friends free?

Halfbrick+ Games with Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DOTRIX! or Halfbrick+ Games with Friends have ads?

Neither DOTRIX! nor Halfbrick+ Games with Friends shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DOTRIX! or Halfbrick+ Games with Friends?

DOTRIX! ships an update every 4 days, and Halfbrick+ Games with Friends every 3 weeks. Most recently, DOTRIX! was updated on June 1, 2026 and Halfbrick+ Games with Friends on September 25, 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.*