Comparison

Dot Knights vs Trubics

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

Head to head
About

Dot Knights

Defend a pixel kingdom from monster invaders in this retro-style tower defense game. Strategically summon and upgrade units like knights, archers, and mages to counter diverse enemies and challenging bosses. Manage your resources wisely to overcome waves of attackers.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art defense strategy
  • Real-time unit summoning
  • Resource management (meat)
  • Unit upgrades and leveling
  • Dozens of enemy types
  • Challenging boss fights
  • Small file size and fast loading
Features
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■ Dot Knights: Pixel Defense War Defend the kingdom of Amaes from monster invaders in this retro pixel defense game! ■ The Kingdom in Crisis In universe 4885, the peaceful kingdom of Amaes is attacked by a monstrous army. Only you, the commander, can summon your brave pixel knights to stop them! ■ Summon Units with Meat - Choose the right unit at the right time to counter the enemy. - Manage your resources wisely — meat is limited! ■ Strategic Pixel Defense Gameplay - Classic stage-based tower defense mechanics - Unique retro pixel art and intuitive touch controls - Different monsters and challenging bosses await you! ■ Upgrade Your Forces - Level up your knights, archers, mages, and more - Strengthen your army and prepare for harder stages! ■ Key Features - Addictive pixel-art defense strategy - Real-time unit summoning with tactical decisions - Dozens of enemy types and boss fights - Small file size and fast loading ▶ Are you ready to defend the pixel kingdom? Download Dot Knights: Pixel Defense War now and become the hero of Amaes!

About

Trubics

Navigate challenging 3D puzzle-platformer levels by strategizing every jump. Avoid hidden dangers and reach the finish line with limited moves. Solve puzzles with logic, not luck, and unlock custom styles.

Highlights
  • 108 brain-burning levels
  • No guesswork required
  • Nearby danger alerts
  • Marking system for unsafe tiles
  • Limited moves per level
  • Map overview for path planning
  • Unlockable custom styles
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Jump, strategize, and conquer in Trubics, a 3D puzzle-platformer where every jump counts! Your goal is to navigate floating platforms, avoiding hidden dangers and reaching the finish before you run out of moves. Each level is carefully designed to be solved with pure strategy - NO GUESSING INVOLVED! Key Features: - No Guesswork - Every puzzle is 100% solvable; victory depends on your logic, not luck. - 108 Brain-Burning Levels - From clever warm-ups to mind-melting puzzles, each stage demands sharp strategy. - Nearby Danger Alert - Cubes display numbers revealing nearby traps. Analyze carefully - misread a clue and it's game over! - Marking System - If you suspect a tile is unsafe, place a warning marker on it to avoid accidental jumps. - Limited Moves - Each level gives you just enough jumps to succeed… if you pay attention. Will you risk a daring shortcut or play it safe? - Map Overview - Toggle a bird’s-eye view to plan your perfect path before jumping. - Trap Clue - Stuck? No worries! Use hints to reveal trap locations. - Efficiency = Rewards - Complete levels with moves to spare to earn bonus stars and coins. - Unlock Custom Styles - Spend hard-earned coins on unique skins to personalize both your player and platform. Can you make it to the end of every level with the fewest moves? Download now and start your journey!

Screenshots

Dot Knights4 screens
Trubics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trubics at 5.0 against Dot Knights's 3.0. Trubics also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Dot Knights's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dot Knights sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Trubics sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trubics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Knights has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dot Knights ships an update every 5 weeks, Trubics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dot Knights versus Trubics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDot KnightsTrubics
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB119 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTaeHoon KimDIGITAL BULL SOLUTIONS SRL

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Dot Knights

One-time6
  • Gold.01$0.99
  • Gold Special1$0.99
  • Gold.02$3.99
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  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Gold.03$7.99
  • Gold.04$21.99
9 purchases

Trubics

One-time9
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • Platform Marble Skin$0.99
  • Platform Neon Skin$0.99
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  • Player Cat Skin$0.99
  • Player Neon Skin$0.99
  • Player Glass Skin$0.99
  • 2400 Coins$1.99
  • Infinite Lives 24h$1.99
  • Infinite Lives$2.99

Questions

Is Dot Knights free?
Dot Knights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trubics free?
Trubics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dot Knights or Trubics?
Trubics is rated higher. Dot Knights averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Trubics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dot Knights or Trubics have ads?
Both Dot Knights and Trubics show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dot Knights or Trubics?
Dot Knights ships an update every 5 weeks, and Trubics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dot Knights was updated on October 13, 2026 and Trubics on October 28, 2026.

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