# Dots vs Reverse

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-grow-bigger/id1563647930/reviews)** | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563647932) | [Bluepoch Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670072118) |

## What reviewers say

### Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-grow-bigger/id1563647930)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-1999/id1672933190)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (31)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art and character designs
- 👍 Diverse cast of characters with unique accents
- 💎 Generous gacha system and rewards
- 🎬 Immersive story and voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional voice acting and translation issues
- ⏱️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of endgame content
- 🔋 High energy consumption and resource requirements
- 🤔 Confusing story and tutorial at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and decompression issues on launch
- Inconsistencies between voice lines and subtitles

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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