# Circadia vs Dotsu

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Circadia at 11K against Dotsu's 343. Circadia also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circadia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dotsu sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Circadia against 4.6 for Dotsu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circadia has 11K ratings behind it against 343, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Circadia's written reviews are positive against 69% of Dotsu's.

Circadia ships an update every 3 weeks, Dotsu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circadia | Dotsu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circadia/id489615659/reviews) | **[4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotsu-match-3-dots/id932799055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 343 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596) | [Gamepocket Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/496247882) |

## What reviewers say

### Circadia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circadia/id489615659)

Engage your mind with a challenging yet simple puzzle game. Tap dots to align rings with a central target simultaneously. Discover a unique and innovative gaming experience from a studio known for its creative titles.

**Highlights:** Tap dots to align rings, Hit the white dot simultaneously, Unique puzzle mechanics, Innovative game design, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing audio experience
- 👍 Unique and challenging gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating and engaging
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalist visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔄 Lack of progress saving/syncing across devices
- 🔄 Orientation issues on certain devices
- 🕹️ Difficulty curve can be frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when asked to rate the app
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and continue on other devices
- More levels and increased difficulty options
- Customizable audio options (e.g. different instrument sounds)


### Dotsu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotsu-match-3-dots/id932799055)

Engage in a unique match-3 puzzle adventure with colorful dots and explosive power-ups. Explore over 620 handcrafted levels featuring fresh mechanics and a sleek design. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience with captivating visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** 620+ handcrafted levels, Explosive power-ups, Unique dot mechanics, Sleek minimalist design, 100% ad-free experience, Side quests and secret shape guessing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| XL bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| XXL bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun from the get-go
- 👍 Better than Two Dots
- 👍 Very nice game - not too money-oriented
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Perfect!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Still need more levels
- 🐛 Enjoyable, but. . .
- 🐛 Too Difficult
- 🐛 Color Issues
- 🐛 Game too hard too soon

**Reported bugs**

- Something went wrong where now it won't clear the colors when I match them
- Text and many logos disappear at the beginning of each level
- Couldn't beat the broom level in 3 tries and ran out of brooms so I could play the level

**Requested features**

- Add level replay
- More ways to get coins
- Add undo power-up
- Add ability to replay completed levels
- Add more levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circadia free?

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

### Is Dotsu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Circadia or Dotsu?

Dotsu is rated higher. Circadia averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Dotsu averages 4.6 from 343 ratings.

### Do Circadia or Dotsu have ads?

Neither Circadia nor Dotsu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Circadia or Dotsu?

Circadia ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dotsu fortnightly. Most recently, Circadia was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dotsu on October 24, 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.*