# Algodots vs BC4000

The clearest difference is rating: Algodots at 5.0 against BC4000's 4.4. Algodots also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). BC4000's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 71 months) and ratings volume (290 vs 6). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BC4000 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Algodots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Algodots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BC4000 has 290 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Algodots ships an update every 71 months, BC4000 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Algodots | BC4000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algodots/id1501995539/reviews)** | [4.4 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc4000-civilization-4x/id1524740429/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **290** |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 71 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Kampouris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052415238) | [Jianfeng Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435210283) |

## What reviewers say

### Algodots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algodots/id1501995539)

A minimalist puzzle game where players navigate colorful grids, visiting every tile using specific move distances. Strategize your path to overcome obstacles and race against time to achieve high ranks.

**Highlights:** Navigate colorful grids, Visit every tile, Move specific distances, 25 challenging levels, Global leaderboards, Personal best times, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BC4000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc4000-civilization-4x/id1524740429)

Guide a civilization from 4000 BC to the Space Age in this turn-based 4X strategy game. Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate as you research technologies, conduct diplomacy, and build your empire.

**Highlights:** Advance through historical eras, Deep strategic resource management, Explore and found cities, Engage in diplomacy and trade, Play offline, Research technologies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BC4000 Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| BC4000 Premium | $2.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game experience
- 👍 Faithful to classic Civ games
- 💡 Unique features like galaxy mode
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing UI and lack of tutorials
- 🤯 Extremely difficult even on easy mode
- 🤖 Overpowered AI that expands too fast

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to play saved games
- Issues with trade routes and diplomacy
- Glitches with certain game modes and features
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial and in-depth instructions
- Improve UI and make it more user-friendly
- Implement a sandbox/creative mode
- Allow customizing game rules and difficulty
- Add online/multiplayer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Algodots free?

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

### Is BC4000 free?

BC4000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Algodots or BC4000?

Algodots is rated higher. Algodots averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BC4000 averages 4.4 from 290 ratings.

### Do Algodots or BC4000 have ads?

BC4000 shows ads; Algodots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Algodots or BC4000?

Algodots ships an update every 71 months, and BC4000 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Algodots was updated on November 3, 2026 and BC4000 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.*