Comparison

Turf Wars vs Dot Tag

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

Head to head
About

Turf Wars

Engage in real-time, location-based mafia warfare in your neighborhood. Claim, defend, and expand your territory by completing missions, fighting rivals, and dealing with law enforcement. Rise through the ranks to become the ultimate mob boss.

Highlights
  • Control real-world territory
  • Build and defend turf
  • Capture other players' turf
  • Collect protection money
  • Engage in realistic missions
  • Deal with law enforcement
Features
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Get in on the real-time GPS action happening in YOUR neighborhood!! Do you have what it takes to be the Capo of your city? “…the GPS element sets this game apart” – The Times of London: RATED 4/5 Stars “a trailblazer” – The Guardian: RATED top 10 free iPad game RATED A- – The Onion A.V. Club Turf Wars is the massively multiplayer online game where you claim and defend your favorite real-world places from other mobsters. Stake your claim on your neighborhood, your favorite bar or restaurant, your school or workplace – the city is yours for the taking! Start off as a lowly street punk and rise through the ranks to become the biggest mobster in your area! Run realistic missions, fight local mobsters, seize territory, and deal with the cops to gain more influence and take over your city. FEATURES: – Control REAL territory in your city and around the world! – Build and defend your turf using dozens of realistic weapons and upgrades. – Capture other player’s turf and make it your OWN! – Make other players to pay you protection money for their turf’s “safety” – Send messages to your friends, enemies, and mob members. – Deal with local law enforcement as you grow your empire – Invite your friends to build the most powerful mob in your city! – View worldwide and local high rollers – Free updates! – Works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch – Fight and take over other players’ turf for your chance to become the Capo of your city! This app utilizes data from OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org) when using the “OpenStreetMap” geocoder option. All data © OpenStreetMap contributors. IMPORTANT: Your device must be running OS 15.0 or higher and be connected to the Internet to play. For best results, Location Services should be enabled on your device.

About

Dot Tag

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Players move around in the IRL (in real life) and actively update their dots' position on the game map.  Each dot contains secret tags created by players. Get close to a dot, start AR, look around to find the dot, and tap on it to read the note Discover virtual dots in real-world locations with no player name required. Get close to a dot in real life, then view it through your device’s AR camera. Tap the dot to reveal its tag and unlock interactive content. Experience a seamless blend of movement and augmented reality discovery. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA) and to Our EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.joachimvonrost.se/dot-tag-eula

Screenshots

Turf Wars4 screens
Dot Tag3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Tag at none against Turf Wars's 8. Dot Tag also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Turf Wars sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Dot Tag asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Turf Wars versus Dot Tag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurf WarsDot Tag
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (261 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings261 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB49 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMeanFreePath LLCIT'S A WRAP AB

Bugs and requests

Turf Wars

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and login issues
  • GPS and location tracking problems
  • Incorrect turf placement and mapping
  • Unresponsive in-game buttons

Requested features

4 requests
  • More airports and locations added
  • Better support and communication from developers
  • Improved balance between new and veteran players
  • Ability to remove inactive players' turfs

Dot Tag

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Turf Wars

One-time8
  • 15 Respect Point Pack$0.99
  • 50 Respect Point Pack$2.99
  • 100 Respect Point Pack$4.99
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  • 225 Respect Point Pack$9.99
  • 375 Respect Point Pack$14.99
  • 500 Respect Point Pack$19.99
  • 1000 Respect Point Pack$39.99
  • 2500 Respect Point Pack$89.99
None

Dot Tag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Turf Wars free?
Turf Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Tag free?
Dot Tag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Turf Wars or Dot Tag have ads?
Turf Wars shows ads; Dot Tag does not.
Which is updated more often, Turf Wars or Dot Tag?
Turf Wars ships an update every 2 months, and Dot Tag every 2 months. Most recently, Turf Wars was updated on September 26, 2026 and Dot Tag on September 20, 2026.

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