Comparison

The Dot vs Blox Runner

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

Head to head
About

The Dot

Features
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Hyper Casual Endless Runner. Swipe to move the DOT. スワイプで点を移動させる。

About

Blox Runner

Embark on an endless running adventure, navigating treacherous obstacles and defeating bosses. Unlock unique heroes with special abilities, explore enchanting worlds, and customize your characters. Enjoy offline play and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Unlock unique heroes with special abilities
  • Conquer diverse obstacle patterns
  • Explore enchanting worlds
  • Defeat mighty world bosses
  • Climb the global leaderboard
  • Unlock powerful upgrades and augmentations
  • Collect daily login and AFK rewards
  • Offline play supported
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Blox Runner: Experience the Ultimate Endless Running Adventure! Join the thrilling escapade in Blox Runner, where you navigate through treacherous obstacles, outsmart cunning enemies, and defeat formidable bosses in your quest to save the kingdom. With its unique blend of casual RPG elements and fast-paced action, Blox Runner offers an unforgettable endless running experience. Key Features: ▶ Unlock Unique Heroes: Choose from a diverse roster of heroes, each with special abilities to aid your journey. ▶ Conquer Diverse Patterns: Face an ever-changing array of obstacles and challenges in your path. ▶ Explore Enchanting Worlds: Travel across multiple realms, each with distinct environments and obstacles. ▶ Defeat Mighty World Bosses: Engage in epic battles against colossal bosses with unique powers and strategies. ▶ Climb the Leaderboard: Compete with players worldwide and showcase your skills. ▶ Unlock Powerful Upgrades: Enhance your heroes and boosts to increase your chances of success. ▶ Collect Rewards: Enjoy daily login bonuses, marathon rewards, and AFK loot to fuel your adventure. ▶ Customize with Augmentations: Tailor your run with special augmentations to suit your play style. ▶ Outfit Your Heroes: Dress your heroes in stylish outfits for added flair. ▶ Unlock the Dragon Dungeon: Venture into the depths for even greater challenges and rewards. ▶ Track Your Progress: Monitor all your stats to see how far you've come. ▶ No Stamina, No Limits: Play as much as you want without any stamina restrictions. ▶ Offline Play: Enjoy the game anytime, anywhere, and sync your progress online when convenient. Blox Runner combines strategy, skill, and speed, making every run a thrilling experience. Whether you're battling bosses, climbing the leaderboard, or simply enjoying the journey, there's always something new to discover. Note: Best experienced on iPhone 6s and above. Some features may not be supported on devices with lower specs.

Screenshots

The Dot1 screens
Blox Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Dot at none against Blox Runner's 10. The Dot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Blox Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Dot ships an update daily, Blox Runner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Dot versus Blox Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe DotBlox Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB339 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRikuto KomatsuSumoa Slush LLC

In-app purchases

None

The Dot

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Blox Runner

One-time10
  • Piggy Bank$0.99
  • Pouch of Diamonds$0.99
  • Case of Diamonds$2.99
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  • Remove All Ads$4.99
  • Hero Reaper$4.99
  • Hero Ice Mage$4.99
  • No Ads Hero Bundle$6.99
  • Chest of Diamonds$9.99
  • Crate of Diamonds$24.99
  • Boat of Diamonds$49.99

Questions

Is The Dot free?
The Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blox Runner free?
Blox Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Dot or Blox Runner have ads?
Blox Runner shows ads; The Dot does not.
Which is updated more often, The Dot or Blox Runner?
The Dot ships an update daily, and Blox Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Dot was updated on September 26, 2026 and Blox Runner on October 9, 2026.

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