# Dot vs Picks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picks at 90% against Dot's 0%. Picks also leads on price (Free vs $2.49) and ads (none vs shown). Dot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On device support there is nothing between them.

Picks is free to download; Dot costs $2.49 up front. Picks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picks has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Dot's written reviews are positive against 90% of Picks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dot ships an update every 14 months, Picks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot | Picks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-aline-same-color-dots/id1425771799/reviews)** | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picks-random-generator/id1536305926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 81 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [Anthony Fiorito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177802487) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-aline-same-color-dots/id1425771799)

Navigate a square through a puzzle, making strategic left or right turns to align dots with their corresponding colored squares. The objective is simple, but the limited steps make solving each level a significant challenge.

**Highlights:** Strategic square control, Left/right turn mechanics, Color-matching puzzles, Limited step challenges, Increasing difficulty

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Picks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picks-random-generator/id1536305926)

This app helps you make decisions with fun, random generators and spinning wheels. Easily create custom outcomes for any choice, from what to eat to random colors or numbers. It offers flexibility with unlimited outcomes, adjustable timers, and customizable colors.

**Highlights:** Create custom generators and wheels, Unlimited outcomes, Adjustable timer, Customizable colors, Set outcome weights, Backup and restore data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picks Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unbelievable Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot free?

Dot costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Picks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dot or Picks?

Dot is rated higher. Dot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Picks averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do Dot or Picks have ads?

Dot shows ads; Picks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dot or Picks?

Dot ships an update every 14 months, and Picks every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dot was updated on November 2, 2026 and Picks on November 3, 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.*