# Doodle Dots vs Little Go

The clearest difference is price: Little Go at Free against Doodle Dots's $0.99. Little Go also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 35%) and device support (3 vs 1). Doodle Dots's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 121). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Little Go is free to download; Doodle Dots costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Doodle Dots against 3.3 for Little Go. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Dots has 1.1K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Doodle Dots's written reviews are positive against 50% of Little Go's.

Doodle Dots ships an update every 6 weeks, Little Go every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Dots | Little Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-dots/id324487932/reviews) | **[3.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-go/id490753989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 121 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big River Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703182774) | [Patrick Naf Moser](https://appshunter.io/developer/490753992) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-dots/id324487932)

Recreate the classic pencil and paper game of connecting dots to complete squares. Compete against friends or AI on various board sizes and difficulty levels. Enjoy a doodle-style aesthetic and save your progress.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to complete squares, Play against AI or another player, Multiple board sizes, Adjustable difficulty levels, Game state saved, Highlighted last move

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining
- 🕰️ Good time-killer
- 💻 Classic game experience
- 🎨 Cute doodle interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Inaccurate line placement
- 🎮 Unfair AI behavior
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing opponent's moves
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Lines not appearing where tapped
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Frequent crashes and app exits

**Requested features**

- Undo button
- Slower opponent mode
- Instructions or tutorial
- Ability to choose line type


### Little Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-go/id490753989)

Play the strategic game of Go on your iPhone or iPad. Challenge a human opponent or test your skills against a powerful AI. Customize game settings, analyze moves, and save your progress.

**Highlights:** Multiple board sizes (7x7 to 19x19), Play against AI or human opponent, Adjustable AI strength, Score calculation (area/territory), Handicap stone placement, Customizable rulesets, Save and load games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Free and open source
- 🎮 Excellent AI engine
- 🎛️ Highly customizable settings
- 🆓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Pleasant graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unclear interface
- 🕹️ Difficult to place stones
- 📈 Very difficult for beginners
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 AI can be too strong

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot pass to end the game
- Human player cannot place stones (sometimes)
- AI makes illegal moves
- AI resigns too early
- Undo button glitches

**Requested features**

- Add a tutorial for beginners
- Improve UI clarity and intuitiveness
- Add a demo board for teaching
- Add a rematch option
- Add Game Center support for turn-based matches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Dots free?

Doodle Dots costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Little Go free?

Little Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Dots or Little Go?

Little Go is rated higher. Doodle Dots averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Little Go averages 3.3 from 121 ratings.

### Do Doodle Dots or Little Go have ads?

Neither Doodle Dots nor Little Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Dots or Little Go?

Doodle Dots ships an update every 6 weeks, and Little Go every 4 months. Most recently, Doodle Dots was updated on October 22, 2026 and Little Go on October 22, 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.*