# Color Dots! vs Reef Run

The clearest difference is rating: Reef Run at 5.0 against Color Dots!'s 4.4. Reef Run also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Color Dots!'s advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Dots! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Reef Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reef Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Dots! has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Color Dots! ships an update every 6 weeks, Reef Run every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Dots! | Reef Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-dots/id6450412107/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-run-catch-your-wave/id6815906266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Daybreak Energy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808067452) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Dots!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-dots/id6450412107)

Engage in a simple yet addictive puzzle game where you tap dots in the correct sequence to place them in their designated slots. Exercise caution to avoid hitting other dots as you progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Tap dots in correct order, Place dots in correct slots, Avoid hitting other dots, Simple addictive gameplay, Challenging levels

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $3.59 | one-time |
| pack 6 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| pack 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money 5K | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack 4 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Unique and interesting concept
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💸 Excessive ads
- ⏱️ Slow gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game getting stuck on loading screen
- Purchased ad-free version not working
- Lives not replenishing correctly

**Requested features**

- Customizable colors for colorblind players
- More challenging and varied levels
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


### Reef Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-run-catch-your-wave/id6815906266)

Experience a vibrant 3D arcade surfing game with quick ocean escapes. Control your board by holding the screen sides to carve, release to coast, and ride currents. Explore diverse coastal destinations, collect pearls, and customize your surfer with unique gear and characters.

**Highlights:** 3D arcade surfing gameplay, 28 explorable coastal destinations, Collect pearls and power-ups, Customize character and gear, Unlockable boards with unique perks, Permanent 100-level reward track, Offline play supported

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wave Pass Level Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tideglass Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sunbreak Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moonpool Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coral Carnival Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Polar Glow Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Dots! free?

Color Dots! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reef Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Dots! or Reef Run?

Reef Run is rated higher. Color Dots! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Reef Run averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Color Dots! or Reef Run have ads?

Both Color Dots! and Reef Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Dots! or Reef Run?

Color Dots! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Reef Run every 5 days. Most recently, Color Dots! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Reef Run on October 29, 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.*