# Element Flow vs Dotty

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dotty at 100% against Element Flow's 27%. Dotty also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Element Flow's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 22). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Element Flow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dotty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dotty holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Element Flow has 1.9K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Element Flow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dotty's.

Element Flow ships an update monthly, Dotty every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Element Flow | Dotty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-flow/id1523868720/reviews) | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotty-save-the-dot/id1536302159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 377 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Redwheel Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/285375879) |

## What reviewers say

### Element Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-flow/id1523868720)

Merge elements to create objects and living creatures, from oceans to dragons. Explore scientific principles to evolve the ancient earth and discover the origins of life. Enjoy simple, addictive gameplay with increasing challenges.

**Highlights:** Merge elements to create new objects, Scientific knowledge-based gameplay, Unlock unique elements, Evolve the ancient earth, Simple and addictive mechanics, Create living creatures

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 🤔 Interesting element combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🤔 Illogical element combinations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Hint button not working
- Levels not loading properly
- Progress not saving

**Requested features**

- Free play mode without levels
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free version
- More levels and content
- Improved hint system


### Dotty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotty-save-the-dot/id1536302159)

A simple yet addictive game where players must protect a dot from incoming squares. Challenge yourself to survive as long as possible and achieve a high score. Compete with friends and other players on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Timed survival gameplay, High score tracking, Global leaderboard, Easy score sharing, One-time purchase for ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Element Flow free?

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

### Is Dotty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Element Flow or Dotty?

Dotty is rated higher. Element Flow averages 3.4 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Dotty averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do Element Flow or Dotty have ads?

Element Flow shows ads; Dotty does not.

### Which is updated more often, Element Flow or Dotty?

Element Flow ships an update monthly, and Dotty every 6 days. Most recently, Element Flow was updated on October 8, 2026 and Dotty on September 21, 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.*