# Dot Line vs Pex

The clearest difference is price: Pex at Free against Dot Line's $0.99. Pex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Dot Line's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Pex is free to download; Dot Line costs $0.99 up front. Dot Line sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Line has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Dot Line's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pex's.

Dot Line ships an update every 2 months, Pex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Line | Pex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-line/id485538133/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pex-relaxing-puzzle-game/id1621620013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SharpApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/377755013) | [Martin Kenny](https://appshunter.io/developer/992744892) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-line/id485538133)

Test your short-term memory with this addictive game. Challenge yourself with various patterns and matrices, utilize combo systems, and track your progress on leaderboards. It's a simple, elegant, and fun way to see how well you can remember.

**Highlights:** Various patterns and matrices, Combo System, Continue, Time, and Hint items, GameCenter Leaderboards, GameCenter Achievements, Haptic Feedback

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎶 Awesome music
- 🧠 Challenges memory
- ⏱️ Good time killer
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blank screen issues
- 🐛 Touch responsiveness problems
- 🕰️ Timer starts too early

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen on some devices
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Levels reset after failure

**Requested features**

- Ability to draw and share with others
- Bonus points or power-ups
- Resume from last level
- Leaderboard or stats tracking


### Pex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pex-relaxing-puzzle-game/id1621620013)

A casual puzzle game where players clear hexagonal pieces to score points. Enjoy a relaxing experience with options for strategic risk-taking or steady progression. Sync progress across devices and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal piece clearing gameplay, Score multiplier options, iCloud progress syncing, Game Center leaderboards, Game Center achievements

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pex Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Line free?

Dot Line costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pex free?

Pex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Line or Pex?

Pex is rated higher. Dot Line averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Pex averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dot Line or Pex have ads?

Both Dot Line and Pex show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Line or Pex?

Dot Line ships an update every 2 months, and Pex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dot Line was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pex on October 21, 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.*