Comparison

Rings Linking vs DOTEC

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

Head to head
About

Rings Linking

Connect three or more same-colored elements to clear them and advance through levels. Choose between Normal Mode, where you fill bars to progress, or 90s Mode for a timed high-score challenge.

Highlights
  • Link same-colored elements
  • Advance through levels
  • Normal Mode progression
  • 90s Mode high-score challenge
  • Addictive gameplay
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A highly addictive puzzle game. Game Rule: - Link 3 or more same color elements together. Normal Mode: - Fill up all 4 bars will go to next level. - Game Time = 60 +(level-1) + previous level remain time - Time up will be game over 90s Mode: - Each game will have 90s, get the score as highest as you can

About

DOTEC

This media player allows you to play music and video files with customizable audio effects using Audio Units Extensions. You can import audio from iTunes or photos, apply up to four effectors, and save your creations as MOV or WAV files.

Highlights
  • Play music and video files
  • Apply Audio Units Extension effects
  • Support for up to 4 effectors
  • Save as MOV or WAV files
  • Import from iTunes and photo library
  • Bypass and switch effectors
Features
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DOTEC-AUDIO AUMediaPlayer is a media player that lets you apply Audio Units Extension (AUv3) effects while playing music and video. Use the Audio Units included with iOS or compatible AUv3 effects available separately on the App Store. Build a chain of up to eight Audio Units, rearrange them, and bypass individual effects. Effect-chain settings can also be saved and recalled. Import music and video from your music library, the Files app, or your photo library, then listen while your effects are applied. Processed media can be exported in MOV, MP4, WAV, or M4A format. Preview DOTEC-AUDIO products before you buy Try the features and sound of DeePopMax, DeeEQ, and DeeTrim inside AUMediaPlayer before purchasing the full AUv3 products. During playback, every parameter and preset is available without a time limit. When a built-in product preview is used in the effect chain, export is limited to the first 30 seconds. Purchase and install the separately sold full AUv3 to remove this preview limit. The full AUv3 can also be used in other compatible host apps. Main features available for free - Import audio from your music library or the Files app - Import video from your photo library - Play music and video - Build a chain of up to eight AUv3 effects - Rearrange or bypass individual Audio Units - Save and recall effect-chain settings - Preview DeePopMax, DeeEQ, and DeeTrim during playback - Standard-quality export to MOV, MP4, WAV, and M4A - Background playback - Headphone remote-control support Export Pro (In-App Purchase) A single non-consumable purchase unlocks: - High-quality export at 48 kHz / 24-bit - Volume normalization with a -1 dB peak target - Start/end trimming with a visible audio waveform Ideal for - Applying AUv3 effects to songs and DJ mixes - Adjusting video audio before sharing it on social media - Creating custom sounds with multiple Audio Units - Trying DOTEC-AUDIO products before purchasing them - Saving processed music and video as files Important notes - Full third-party AUv3 effects are not included with this app. Compatible Audio Unit apps must be obtained separately. - The full AUv3 versions of DeePopMax, DeeEQ, and DeeTrim are separately sold DOTEC-AUDIO products. - Export is limited to the first 30 seconds when a built-in product preview is used, regardless of Export Pro purchase status. - Export Pro is required for high-quality export, volume normalization, and trimming. Standard-quality export is available without a purchase. - DRM-protected music is not supported.

Screenshots

Rings Linking4 screens
DOTEC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DOTEC at Free against Rings Linking's $4.00. DOTEC also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, 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

DOTEC is free to download; Rings Linking costs $4.00 up front. Rings Linking sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DOTEC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DOTEC holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Rings Linking's written reviews are positive against 67% of DOTEC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rings Linking ships an update every 10 months, DOTEC every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rings Linking versus DOTEC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRings LinkingDOTEC
Price$4.00Free — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings313 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar Tsangfmfmsoft Corp.

Customer experience

Rings Linking

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral21.1%
Negative26.3%

DOTEC

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rings Linking

One-time1
  • Remove advertisement$1.99
1 purchases

DOTEC

One-time1
  • Export Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Rings Linking free?
Rings Linking costs $4.00, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DOTEC free?
DOTEC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rings Linking or DOTEC?
DOTEC is rated higher. Rings Linking averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DOTEC averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do Rings Linking or DOTEC have ads?
Rings Linking shows ads; DOTEC does not.
Which is updated more often, Rings Linking or DOTEC?
Rings Linking ships an update every 10 months, and DOTEC every 10 days. Most recently, Rings Linking was updated on November 1, 2026 and DOTEC on November 3, 2026.

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