# Dot Knights vs Trubics

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Knights | Trubics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-knights-pixel-defense-war/id6444940261/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trubics/id6742369636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TaeHoon Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542312847) | [DIGITAL BULL SOLUTIONS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798041384) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Knights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-knights-pixel-defense-war/id6444940261)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold.01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Special1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold.02 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold.03 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold.04 | $21.99 | one-time |


### Trubics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trubics/id6742369636)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform Marble Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform Neon Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Player Cat Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Player Neon Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Player Glass Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives 24h | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*