# Thunderbird Strike vs Dot's Home

The clearest difference is monetization model: Thunderbird Strike at free against Dot's Home's paid. Thunderbird Strike also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Dot's Home's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (77% vs 53%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dot's Home holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot's Home has 395 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Thunderbird Strike's written reviews are positive against 77% of Dot's Home's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderbird Strike | Dot's Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderbird-strike/id1324427411/reviews) | **[4.6 (395 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-home/id1588125402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **395** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 614 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elizabeth LaPensee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036628855) | [Rise-Home Stories Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588125404) |

## What reviewers say

### Thunderbird Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderbird-strike/id1324427411)

Fly as a thunderbird in this 2D sidescroller, defending Turtle Island from a destructive snake. Use searing lightning to protect the lands and waters from the Great Lakes to the Tar Sands.

**Highlights:** 2D sidescrolling gameplay, Play as a thunderbird, Defend Turtle Island, Use lightning attacks, Protect lands and waters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dot's Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-home/id1588125402)

Explore a young Black woman's family history in Detroit through time travel. Make difficult choices that reveal the impact of race, place, and housing systems on your family's journey. This narrative game delves into redlining, urban renewal, and gentrification.

**Highlights:** Single-player narrative game, 2D interactive experience, Time travel gameplay, Explore family history, Confront systemic issues, Interactive choices

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🩶 Emotional and impactful story
- 👍 Engaging gameplay with meaningful choices
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and visuals
- 💡 Educates on important social issues
- 🙌 Raises awareness of housing discrimination

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Choices don't always impact the ending
- 📖 Can feel like watching a movie rather than playing a game

**Reported bugs**

- Some players experienced issues with getting stuck or unable to progress
- Occasional technical glitches reported

**Requested features**

- Expand the story with more chapters or side stories
- Add more interactivity and gameplay elements
- Provide more guidance and flexibility in certain game mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunderbird Strike free?

Thunderbird Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dot's Home free?

Dot's Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thunderbird Strike or Dot's Home?

Dot's Home is rated higher. Thunderbird Strike averages 4.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Dot's Home averages 4.6 from 395 ratings.

### Do Thunderbird Strike or Dot's Home have ads?

Neither Thunderbird Strike nor Dot's Home shows ads.

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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.*