# Splashy Dots vs Door

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Door at 100% against Splashy Dots's 35%. Door also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Splashy Dots's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splashy Dots sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Door sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Door holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splashy Dots has 200 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Splashy Dots's written reviews are positive against 100% of Door's.

Splashy Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, Door weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splashy Dots | Door |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashy-dots/id1230045214/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/door-memory-game/id6471891652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crimson Pine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/979888652) | [Andrew Moloney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263277493) |

## What reviewers say

### Splashy Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashy-dots/id1230045214)

This app offers a unique puzzle experience with strategic dot-connecting gameplay. Enjoy thousands of brain-teasing levels with a distinctive art style and relaxing jazz music. Designed for Apple devices, it features haptic feedback and iCloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Unique dot-connecting mechanics, Thousands of brain-teasing puzzles, Splashy and juicy graphics, Relaxing chillout jazz music, Haptic feedback and force touch support, iCloud progress syncing, Full undo support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Hint Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Brush Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Free Hint In Each Level | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Hint Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coral Reef Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sweets Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Hint Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hues Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Brushes | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful design and visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing background music
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔁 Repetitive and unvaried puzzle designs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and pacing
- 🔒 Lack of customization or control over ads

**Reported bugs**

- App opening App Store unexpectedly
- Volume issues and audio problems
- Inconsistent gameplay and level completion tracking

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty progression
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Custom level creation and sharing
- Improved background music and sound effects


### Door

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/door-memory-game/id6471891652)

Test your memory with a simple yet challenging game. Each round, you must choose a new door from a selection, avoiding any you've opened before. With multiple difficulty levels and leaderboards, see how long you can last.

**Highlights:** New door selection mechanic, 5 difficulty levels, Optional timed mode, 8 achievements, Online leaderboards, Keyboard support, Game Center integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $0.95 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splashy Dots free?

Splashy Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Door free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Splashy Dots or Door?

Door is rated higher. Splashy Dots averages 4.1 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Door averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Splashy Dots or Door have ads?

Neither Splashy Dots nor Door shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splashy Dots or Door?

Splashy Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Door weekly. Most recently, Splashy Dots was updated on August 17, 2026 and Door on September 18, 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.*