# The Same Game Lite vs Spots and Dots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spots and Dots at 77% against The Same Game Lite's 13%. Spots and Dots also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). The Same Game Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spots and Dots sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. The Same Game Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spots and Dots holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spots and Dots has 62 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of The Same Game Lite's written reviews are positive against 77% of Spots and Dots's.

The Same Game Lite ships an update every 3 months, Spots and Dots every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Same Game Lite | Spots and Dots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-same-game-lite/id315905017/reviews) | **[4.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spots-and-dots/id1521359511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Krutikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/314590778) | [LoopDev, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521359513) |

## What reviewers say

### The Same Game Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-same-game-lite/id315905017)

A colorful matching game where players click groups of two or more same-colored blocks to remove them. Points are awarded based on the size of the group removed. The game features two modes: Classical and Endless, offering a new puzzle each time.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Group block removal, Scoring based on group size, Classical game mode, Endless game mode, 3D objects, Colorful boards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spots and Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spots-and-dots/id1521359511)

Collect matching colored spots to grow your shield and score points in this physics-based arcade game. Avoid different colors to prevent losing progress. Discover new challenges and use power-ups to achieve higher scores.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Collect matching colored spots, Build a shield, Avoid different colors, Discover new enemies, Use power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Wild | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Magnet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Shield | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Same Game Lite free?

The Same Game Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spots and Dots free?

Spots and Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Same Game Lite or Spots and Dots?

Spots and Dots is rated higher. The Same Game Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Spots and Dots averages 4.6 from 62 ratings.

### Do The Same Game Lite or Spots and Dots have ads?

Neither The Same Game Lite nor Spots and Dots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Same Game Lite or Spots and Dots?

The Same Game Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Spots and Dots every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Same Game Lite was updated on October 31, 2026 and Spots and Dots on November 3, 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.*