Dot Scale vs Shadow Beats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dot Scale
Absorb smaller dots to grow your own in this engaging arcade game. Utilize attack and five unique abilities to advance through levels. Simple one-finger controls make it accessible for everyone.
- Absorb dots to grow
- Utilize attack and abilities
- One-finger swipe controls
- Advance through levels
- Collect trophies
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The rules are simple! Just absorb small dots and make them bigger! Let's advance the level using attack and 5 abilities. Operation Swipe the screen to move. attack with hold. Easy operation that anyone can play with just one finger. Elements for game completion Gather a lot of trophies and aim for full completion! Level It's not just making it bigger. When you need to think... it's up to you what tactics to use!
Shadow Beats
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Shadow Beat – Tap the Rhythm, Feel the Music! Get ready for an electrifying rhythm challenge! Shadow Beat combines addictive tap gameplay with dynamic music and stunning visuals. Your reflexes will be tested as you tap, hold, and slide to the beat. Stay in rhythm, unlock challenges, and master the music. Features Simple one-tap rhythm gameplay Energetic beats and sound effects Increasing difficulty for endless fun Unlock levels and challenges Global leaderboard – compete with friends Whether you’re a rhythm game fan or just looking for a fun reflex challenge, Shadow Beat will keep you tapping for hours. Download now and feel the beat!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Beats at every 3 days against Dot Scale's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dot Scale ships an update every 2 months, Shadow Beats every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dot Scale | Shadow Beats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Graphics Meme LLC | Alper Selen |
In-app purchases
Dot Scale
No in-app purchases
Shadow Beats
No in-app purchases
