Comparison

RE vs Dot Trap

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

Head to head
About

RE

A memory-based arcade game where players tap flashing tiles in sequence. The difficulty increases as you progress, with added elements like combo multipliers and limited lives. Compete with friends for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Memory tile matching
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Combo multipliers
  • Limited lives
  • High score competition
  • Arcade gameplay
Features
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RE-TRACE is a memory based arcade game. Tiles flash, you tap them, and repeat; Thats all there is to it... Well almost, add a combo multiplier some lives and make it get more difficult as you progress then you've got RE-TRACE. Test yourself against your friends and see who can get the highest score!

About

Dot Trap

A minimalist puzzle game where players strategically place obstacles to trap a red dot within a circular matrix. It requires careful planning and quick thinking to make each move count.

Highlights
  • Simple, intuitive gameplay
  • Strategic obstacle placement
  • Minimalist design
  • Challenging puzzles
  • One-tap controls
Features
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Think fast, plan ahead, and lock it down! Dot Trap is a minimalist, deceptively challenging logic puzzle game that will put your strategic thinking to the test. Your objective is simple, but execution is everything: trap the elusive red dot within a matrix of circles before it escapes the board! With every single tap you make, the red dot makes its move toward freedom. Can you think two steps ahead and cut off all its escape routes, or will it outsmart your maze? HOW TO PLAY: Turn-Based Strategy: You move once, then the red dot moves once. Block the Path: Tap on any gray circle to turn it into a solid, unpassable obstacle. Encircle & Trap: Wall the red dot in completely so it has zero legal moves remaining. Watch Your Steps: Think twice before every single tap—one wrong move, and the dot escapes! WHY YOU’LL LOVE DOT TRAP: Pure Logic Gameplay: No clock, no rush - just your brain against a clever AI. It’s the perfect blend of casual relaxation and intense cognitive exercise. Clean, Minimalist Design: Enjoy eye-friendly, distraction-free graphics that let you focus entirely on your next strategic move. Satisfying Audio FX: Subtle, crisp sound effects that make every successful trap and clever block incredibly rewarding. 100% Offline Play: No internet connection or Wi-Fi required. Trap the dot during your daily commute, on flights, or during quick breaks. Smooth iOS Performance: Fluid tap response, ultra-lightweight app size, and perfectly optimized layout for both iPhone and iPad. If you enjoy classic brain teasers, maze escapes, turn-based strategy, or spatial puzzles, Dot Trap will quickly become your new daily addiction. Are you ready to outsmart the matrix? Download Dot Trap completely FREE today and see how many steps it takes you!

Screenshots

RE4 screens
Dot Trap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RE at 4.1 against Dot Trap's 2.6. RE also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. RE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dot Trap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RE holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of RE's written reviews are positive against 33% of Dot Trap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RE ships an update every 4 weeks, Dot Trap every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RE versus Dot Trap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREDot Trap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better2.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStewart ThomsonAbhishek Aryan

Customer experience

RE

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Dot Trap

All ratings17 ratings
Positive35.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RE

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Dot Trap

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is RE free?
RE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Trap free?
Dot Trap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RE or Dot Trap?
RE is rated higher. RE averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Dot Trap averages 2.6 from 17 ratings.
Do RE or Dot Trap have ads?
Dot Trap shows ads; RE does not.
Which is updated more often, RE or Dot Trap?
RE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dot Trap every 9 months. Most recently, RE was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dot Trap on September 13, 2026.

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