Comparison

Dot Trap vs Submarine Jump!

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

Head to head
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!

About

Submarine Jump!

Control a submarine to perform flips and gain speed for epic jumps out of the water. Collect coins to upgrade your vessel, explore underwater areas, and aim for the vastness of space in this addictive adventure.

Highlights
  • Tap to rotate submarine
  • Perform flips for speed
  • Collect coins for upgrades
  • Explore underwater areas
  • Offline earnings
  • Colourful design
Features
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Gain speed and jump out of the water, into the skies! Tap to rotate your submarine to do as many flips as possible, collecting coins to upgrade your vessel. Dive deep into the ocean, exploring the wonders of the sea and discovering new areas to toss your submarine into action. Become the commander of the underwater world, challenging the speed limits of the deep ocean. In this magical underwater adventure, immerse yourself in the world of submarines, mastering the art of the flip and the thrill of the deep underwater jump. Can you navigate the challenging terrain of the ocean depths and make it into the vastness of space? Submarine Jump Features: * Simple and addictive gameplay * Numerous upgrades to keep you progressing * Colourful design with new areas to explore * Offline earnings to keep you going

Screenshots

Dot Trap4 screens
Submarine Jump!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Submarine Jump! at 4.6 against Dot Trap's 2.6. Submarine Jump! also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (42K vs 17). Dot Trap's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 22%). On price, ads, 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. Dot Trap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Submarine Jump! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Submarine Jump! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Submarine Jump! has 42K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Dot Trap's written reviews are positive against 22% of Submarine Jump!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dot Trap ships an update every 9 months, Submarine Jump! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dot Trap versus Submarine Jump!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDot TrapSubmarine Jump!
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (17 ratings)4.6 (42K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better22.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1742K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB258 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAbhishek AryanKwalee Ltd

Customer experience

Dot Trap

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

Submarine Jump!

All ratings41,500 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews576 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral12.3%
Negative65.3%

Bugs and requests

Dot Trap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Submarine Jump!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Coins not being awarded properly
  • Submarine getting stuck or glitching out
  • Game freezing or crashing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer gameplay sessions
  • Offline play mode
  • More upgrades and customization options
  • Leaderboard and social features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dot Trap

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
10 purchases

Submarine Jump!

One-time10
  • 150 Gems$1.99
  • Remove Ads2 variants$2.99
  • 10 Skipit Units$2.99
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  • 500 Gems$4.99
  • 30 Skipit Units$6.99
  • 100 Skipit Units$17.99
  • 2150 Gems$19.99
  • 250 Skipit Units$29.99
  • 5750 Gems$49.99
  • 14000 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Dot Trap free?
Dot Trap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Submarine Jump! free?
Submarine Jump! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dot Trap or Submarine Jump!?
Submarine Jump! is rated higher. Dot Trap averages 2.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Submarine Jump! averages 4.6 from 42K ratings.
Do Dot Trap or Submarine Jump! have ads?
Both Dot Trap and Submarine Jump! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dot Trap or Submarine Jump!?
Dot Trap ships an update every 9 months, and Submarine Jump! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dot Trap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Submarine Jump! on October 29, 2026.

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