Dotty vs Pet Pal Paw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dotty
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.
- Timed survival gameplay
- High score tracking
- Global leaderboard
- Easy score sharing
- One-time purchase for ad-free experience
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A deceptively simple and addictive game about saving the dot (Dotty) from the squares. The goal is simple: save Dotty from the moving squares. It’s harder than it looks - can you save Dotty? Dotty - Save the dot! Game Features: • TIMED: How long can you save dotty for? Save the dot from as many squares as you can and achieve a high score! • LEADERBOARD: See where you rank among Dotty’s top players - who saved the dot longest? • EASY SHARING: Share your time with friends to see who can save the dot better. • ADS-FREE MODE: You can make a one-time purchase for ads-free playing. Find us online: Facebook: facebook.com/redwheelapps Twitter: twitter.com/redwheelapps If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at daniel@redwheelapps.com Privacy Policy: http://redwheelapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: http://redwheelapps.com/terms
Pet Pal Paw
Care for a variety of virtual pets, from cats and dogs to mythical creatures. Engage in fun match-three games to earn rewards and customize your phone with adorable pet-themed widgets. Your virtual companions are always with you.
- Hatch and care for diverse virtual pets
- Widget companionship for pets
- Pet-themed match-three games
- Earn rewards for pet progression
- Customizable pet-themed widgets
- Clock, calendar, and weather widgets
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Welcome to the ultimate pet paradise right at your fingertips! Dive into the magic of keeping diverse and delightful pets directly on your phone… Just in Pet Pal Paw! What can you do in this game? ► Various Lovely Pets Hatch adorable pets and watch them come to life. From playful cats and loyal dogs to charming penguins, cuddly pandas, unicorns, dinosaurs, and more, the possibilities are endless! ► Pet Care & Company Feed, pamper, and shower your pets with love and attention, ensuring their happiness and well-being. Set up widget companionship, allowing your pets to stay by your side no matter where you are, adding a touch of joy to your daily routine. ► Match-three Games Engage in thrilling pet-themed match-three games within the app, where you not only have a blast but also earn rewards to level up your pet-raising adventure! ► Pet-themed Widgets Customize your phone with an array of pet-themed widgets including clocks, calendars, weather updates, battery status, countdowns, and more. Make your device a lively haven with these adorable, functional additions. Step into a world where virtual pets become cherished companions in your everyday life. Download now and embark on an adorable journey with your virtual companions! Privacy Policy: www.brilliancetechs.com Terms of Use: www.brilliancetechs.com/tos/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dotty at none against Pet Pal Paw's shown. Dotty also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Pet Pal Paw's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 22). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Dotty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pet Pal Paw sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dotty holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet Pal Paw has 44K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dotty's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pet Pal Paw's.
Dotty ships an update every 6 days, Pet Pal Paw every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dotty | Pet Pal Paw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (22 ratings) — better | 4.7 (44K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 44K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 497 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Redwheel Apps | Blocky Puzzle Game Lab |
Customer experience
Dotty
Pet Pal Paw
Bugs and requests
Dotty
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pet Pal Paw
Reported bugs
3 issues- Pets disappearing after co-parenting
- Widgets not working as expected
- Ads preventing app exit
Requested features
4 requests- More free pet options
- Ability to choose pet type
- Reduced pet care requirements
- Additional mini-games
In-app purchases
Dotty
- No Ads$2.99
Pet Pal Paw
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
- Pet Coins Package 1$0.99
- Normal Pet Egg$0.99
- Premium Pet Egg$1.99
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- Normal Pet Egg Package 2$2.99
- Special Package$2.99
- Normal Pet Egg Package 4$3.99
- Pet Coins Package 7$4.99
- Premium Pet Egg Package 2$4.99
Questions
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