# Dotty vs Pet Pal Paw

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dotty | Pet Pal Paw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotty-save-the-dot/id1536302159/reviews)** | [4.7 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-pal-paw/id6474220984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **44K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 497 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Redwheel Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/285375879) | [Blocky Puzzle Game Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699739826) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Pet Pal Paw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-pal-paw/id6474220984)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pet Coins Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pet Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pet Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pet Egg Package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pet Egg Package 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pet Coins Package 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pet Egg Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute pets
- 🎨 Adorable widgets
- 🤝 Co-parenting with friends
- 💎 Fun mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-game purchases
- ⏰ Pets require constant attention
- 🎬 Too many ads
- 🔍 Limited game modes

**Reported bugs**

- Pets disappearing after co-parenting
- Widgets not working as expected
- Ads preventing app exit

**Requested features**

- More free pet options
- Ability to choose pet type
- Reduced pet care requirements
- Additional mini-games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dotty free?

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

### Is Pet Pal Paw free?

Pet Pal Paw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dotty or Pet Pal Paw?

Dotty is rated higher. Dotty averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Pet Pal Paw averages 4.7 from 44K ratings.

### Do Dotty or Pet Pal Paw have ads?

Pet Pal Paw shows ads; Dotty does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dotty or Pet Pal Paw?

Dotty ships an update every 6 days, and Pet Pal Paw every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dotty was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pet Pal Paw on November 4, 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.*