Comparison

CRASH vs The Dot

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

Head to head
About

CRASH

Navigate treacherous landscapes filled with hazards and obstacles to rescue a captive. Utilize strategic throws of a special ball to clear paths and overcome challenges across numerous levels. Discover hidden secrets and prove your courage in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • 100 exciting levels
  • Diverse obstacles (lasers, saws, gravity)
  • Hidden checkpoints and features
  • Fast-paced fun and adventure
  • Strategic ball throwing gameplay
Features
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CRASH-BALL: Escape the Scrap-Iron Prison in This Thrilling Adventure! Step into your darkest nightmare in CRASH-BALL, where mountains of contaminated scrap and rubbish stand in your way. Your mission: clear the waste and free Mr. Art Symbold from his scrap-iron prison. Armed with only your mind, your finger, and a legendary crash-ball, you'll need to strategize and throw your way to victory. Features: -100 Exciting Levels: Experience fast-paced fun and adventure across 100 challenging episodes. -Diverse Obstacles: Face lasers, saws, gravity disruptions, death clouds, and more. -Hidden Checkpoints and Features: Discover secrets and checkpoints to aid in your quest. -Ultimate Challenge: Only the brave can conquer the toughest traps and claim victory. Are you ready to take on the challenge and save Mr. Art Symbold? Dive into the action and prove your courage in CRASH-BALL today!

About

The Dot

Features
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Hyper Casual Endless Runner. Swipe to move the DOT. スワイプで点を移動させる。

Screenshots

CRASH4 screens
The Dot1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Dot at none against CRASH's 1. The Dot also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 29 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. CRASH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CRASH ships an update every 29 months, The Dot daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CRASH versus The Dot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCRASHThe Dot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB50 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPhilippe ZayRikuto Komatsu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CRASH

One-time1
  • Crash Ball Fullversion$0.99
None

The Dot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CRASH free?
CRASH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Dot free?
The Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CRASH or The Dot have ads?
Neither CRASH nor The Dot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CRASH or The Dot?
CRASH ships an update every 29 months, and The Dot daily. Most recently, CRASH was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Dot on October 25, 2026.

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