Comparison

Circle Throw vs DotShot

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

Head to head
About

Circle Throw

Features
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Circle Throw is an one touch game. Throw the ball in the direction of the arrow from gaps on the circle. Be careful and don't touch the circle. At first everything is easy but the circle will accelerate gradually. Colors will change and playability will get harder. Try to make the highest score. Share score with your friends. Totally free. Are you ready to participate in addictive fun? Have fun! FOR ALL YOUR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: www.optogames.com support@optogames.com optogames@gmail.com

About

DotShot

A fast-paced arcade game where players tap at the precise moment a dot aligns with a target. It offers quick, skill-based sessions with endless replayability and satisfying feedback for those seeking a challenge.

Highlights
  • Precision-based gameplay
  • Endless replayability
  • Quick play sessions
  • Powerups and challenges
  • No ads
Features
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DotShot is a fast-paced, precision-based arcade game built around one simple challenge: tap at exactly the right moment. Easy to learn, endlessly replayable, and designed for those “just one more try” moments. How to Play • A dot rotates around the circle. • Tap when it lines up with the target. • Nail the timing for a perfect shot and boost your score multiplier. Features • No ads — just uninterrupted gameplay. • Quick sessions — play in seconds, perfect for a break or commute. • Precision-based — no luck, no gimmicks. Pure skill and timing. • Endless replayability — beat your own high score and refine your rhythm. • Powerups & challenges — shake up the flow and keep things exciting. Whether you’re chasing the perfect streak or just filling a spare minute, DotShot delivers satisfying taps, crisp feedback, and addictive rhythm-based gameplay. Can you beat your personal best?

Screenshots

Circle Throw4 screens
DotShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circle Throw at none against DotShot's 5. Circle Throw also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). DotShot's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 46 months). On price, ads and device support 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. DotShot sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Circle Throw asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Throw ships an update every 46 months, DotShot weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Circle Throw versus DotShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle ThrowDotShot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlperen KaragozTyler Lutz

In-app purchases

None

Circle Throw

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

DotShot

One-time5
  • 1,500 Dots$0.99
  • 10,000 Dots$2.99
  • 10,500 Dots$4.99
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  • 25,000 Dots$9.99
  • 75,000 Dots$19.99

Questions

Is Circle Throw free?
Circle Throw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DotShot free?
DotShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Circle Throw or DotShot have ads?
Neither Circle Throw nor DotShot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle Throw or DotShot?
Circle Throw ships an update every 46 months, and DotShot weekly. Most recently, Circle Throw was updated on September 17, 2026 and DotShot on June 1, 2026.

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