# Algodots vs Vactics

The clearest difference is rating: Algodots at 5.0 against Vactics's 4.0. Algodots also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Vactics's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 71 months) and ratings volume (56 vs 6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vactics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Algodots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Algodots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vactics has 56 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Algodots | Vactics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algodots/id1501995539/reviews)** | [4.0 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vactics/id1561887778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 71 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Michael Kampouris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052415238) | [Gerard Delaney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476170004) |

## 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


### Vactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vactics/id1561887778)

Engage in tactical, chess-like combat by building powerful mechs to battle robotic enemies. Face randomly generated challenges and fight for a better future in this strategic warfare game.

**Highlights:** Mech building, Tactical chess-like combat, Randomly generated challenges, Mech and tech upgrades, Extended campaign, Leaderboard competition

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Vactics Pro | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Vactics Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Deep tactical gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous art style
- 🎶 Excellent synthwave score
- ✨ Well-balanced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High price for pro version
- 💸 Expensive subscription options
- 😩 Frustrating paywall
- ❓ Lacking tutorial explanations
- 🐌 Slow restart function

**Reported bugs**

- Combo attack bonus cancelled by heavy landing
- "Restore purchases" not working after update
- Cannot equip more than one ability
- Inconsistent combat: adjacent Vactic not hitting
- Cannot mount one tech in Chassis and one in Engine

**Requested features**

- Add more upgrades
- Add more game modes
- Add online co-op
- Add infinite wave competition
- Add diverging paths on map like FTL


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Algodots free?

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

### Is Vactics free?

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

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

Algodots is rated higher. Algodots averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Vactics averages 4.0 from 56 ratings.

### Do Algodots or Vactics have ads?

Neither Algodots nor Vactics shows ads.

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

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