# Tring vs Dot Paint

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tring at free against Dot Paint's free with in-app purchases. Dot Paint's advantage is ratings volume (512 vs 6) and device support. On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tring sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Dot Paint sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Tring against 4.9 for Dot Paint. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Paint has 512 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tring | Dot Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tring/id573598489/reviews) | **[4.9 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-paint-asmr-flow-puzzle/id6758056604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **512** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Fieldman](https://appshunter.io/developer/289912709) | [Echidna Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839912098) |

## What reviewers say

### Tring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tring/id573598489)

This game redefines the sliding puzzle with a unique three-axis triagonal grid. Blocks interact and push each other, offering a fresh challenge for players of all skill levels. Compete with friends via Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Three-axis triagonal grid gameplay, Blocks interact and push each other, Nearly a thousand levels, Suitable for beginners and experts, Game Center score tracking

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint Key Pack: 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easy Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easy Pack #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint Key Pack: 15 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Dot Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-paint-asmr-flow-puzzle/id6758056604)

Connect colored dots to reveal intricate pixel art in this relaxing puzzle game. Enjoy a calming experience with no timers or pressure, perfect for unwinding. Play offline anywhere, anytime, and uncover hundreds of handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Connect colored dots, Reveal pixel art, Relaxing gameplay, No timers or pressure, Offline play, Hundreds of levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 27 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 28 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 26 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 24 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 24 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 21 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 20 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 23 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 22 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tring free?

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

### Is Dot Paint free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tring or Dot Paint?

Dot Paint is rated higher. Tring averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dot Paint averages 4.9 from 512 ratings.

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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.*