Comparison

Dots vs Reverse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dots

Grow your dot by consuming smaller dots and absorbing their essence. Avoid larger dots to survive. See how many dots you can eat in this addictive game.

Highlights
  • Consume smaller dots
  • Absorb dot essence
  • Avoid larger dots
  • Grow your dot
  • High score chasing
Features
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You've gotta visualize the Dot. You've gotta embrace the Dot. You've gotta sniff the Dot. You've gotta lick the Dot. You've gotta wash the Dot! You've gotta date the Dot! YOU'VE GOT TO BE THE DOT! Devour the smaller dots and absorb their very essence into your body. Avoid the menacing larger dots or something bad might happen! See how many dots you can eat!

About

Reverse

Embark on a time-traveling adventure as the Timekeeper to save history from a mysterious "Storm." Collect and utilize powerful Arcanists, cast spells, and battle through different eras of the 20th century with stunning visuals and full English voice acting.

Highlights
  • Time-traveling narrative
  • Strategic RPG combat
  • Collectible Arcanists
  • Arcane spellcasting
  • Stunning retro-modern visuals
  • Full English voice acting
  • Cinematic adventure
Features
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Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. On the last day of 1999, the "Storm" fell upon the world. You witnessed an era reversed beneath the rising raindrops. Defying all reasons, what unfolds in front of you is the world of an era long past. As the Timekeeper, observer of eras, you are free to travel through these eras after each "Storm." With the aid of Sonetto, a powerful Arcanist and ally from the Foundation, your mission is to travel through eras to where the "Storm" is most active, find other Arcanists who can sense the coming "Storm," and save them from being "sifted out" of the timeline. ▶▶Stunning Visuals Blending Retro and Modern Aesthetics◀◀ Step into the mysterious alt-history animated by unique visual elements that blend Pop Art, classical oil painting, and more art styles in history. ▶▶A Cinematic Adventure across the 20th Century◀◀ From the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, you will embark on a journey across time and space, and uncover the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999. ▶▶Full English Voice Acting with Authentic Accents◀◀ Immerse yourself in ages past. Enjoy a story performed by diverse cast of voice actors with British, Italian, French, and other accents. ▶▶Fantastic Arcanists from Different Times and Regions◀◀ People once called them "mages," "wizards," and "freaks." Now they live in uneasy coexistence with regular humans … But who are the Arcanists, really? ▶▶Weave Arcane Incantations to Attain Glorious Victories◀◀ Build your team, cast spells, and use gorgeous arcane skills to defeat your enemies. Begin your exciting adventure through time in this all-new RPG. Official Website: https://re1999.bluepoch.com/en/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverse1999global Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reverse1999_GL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Reverse1999 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/reverse1999

Screenshots

Dots3 screens
Reverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots at none against Reverse's 34. Dots also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Reverse's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reverse sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse has 10K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots ships an update monthly, Reverse every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dots versus Reverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotsReverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (10K ratings)
Positive reviews—80.9% of reviews
Number of ratings410K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB3.6 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBenjamin LeachBluepoch Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Dots

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reverse

All ratings10,155 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews721 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.6%

Bugs and requests

Dots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Reverse

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and decompression issues on launch
  • Inconsistencies between voice lines and subtitles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer and PvP modes
  • More frequent story updates
  • Improved character progression and customization
  • Account transfer and merging functionality

In-app purchases

None

Dots

No in-app purchases

31 purchases

Reverse

One-time31
  • Rookie Shopping Day$0.99
  • Special Pack Ⅹ$0.99
  • Gold Collection$0.99
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  • Rookie Shopping Day II$0.99
  • Rookie Special$1.99
  • Version Pack Ⅰ2 variants$1.99
  • Special Pack Ⅰ2 variants$2.99
  • The Shimmering Feast$3.99
  • Version Pack Ⅱ2 variants$4.99
  • 300 Crystal Drops$4.99
  • Roaring Month$4.99
  • With the Shadows I$6.99
  • Garment XVIII$6.99
  • Garment Pack Ⅶ$6.99
  • Special Pack Ⅳ$8.99
  • Rookie Offer$9.99
  • COLLECTOR'S EDITION$9.99
  • Summon Sale Pack$9.99
  • Roaring Season$9.99
  • Garment XIX$9.99
  • Garment XVII$9.99
  • Decatone - Conduit of the Unseen$10.99
  • Promise of Anniversary$10.99
  • Souvenir of the Snow$14.99
  • 980 Crystal Drops$14.99
  • COLLECTOR'S EDITION DELUXE$14.99
  • Initial Summon Pack$19.99
  • Offer of the Month$24.99
  • Special Pack 12$29.99
  • Souvenir of the Carnival$29.99
  • 6480 Crystal Drops$99.99

Questions

Is Dots free?
Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reverse free?
Reverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dots or Reverse?
Dots is rated higher. Dots averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Reverse averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.
Do Dots or Reverse have ads?
Neither Dots nor Reverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots or Reverse?
Dots ships an update monthly, and Reverse every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dots was updated on October 7, 2026 and Reverse on October 26, 2026.

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