Dots and Bubbles vs Trial by Trivia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dots and Bubbles
Guide a bouncing ball through challenging levels by activating and deactivating special dots. Discover unique physics with elements like Black Holes and Direction Boosters. Solve over 90 intriguing puzzles with clever combinations.
- Ball bounce control
- Special dot mechanics
- Over 90 levels
- Increasing difficulty
- Ingenuity-based puzzles
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In this game you engage by activating and deactivating specific dots in the playfield to control the play ball‘s bounce, guiding it towards the goal. As you progress through increasing difficulty levels, you’ll encounter various special dots, such as »Black Holes«, »Direction Boosters«, and »Bubbles«, each adding an unique twist to the game‘s physics. With over 90 diverse and intriguing levels, you are challenged to solve each one using your ingenuity and clever combinations. „Dots & Bubbles“ promises a fun and dynamic gaming experience for players of all levels.
Trial by Trivia
Test your knowledge and decision-making skills with an interactive trivia game. Swipe left or right to determine if statements are true or false, unlocking achievements and new topics. Enjoy offline gameplay with over 25 unique subjects.
- True/False statement decisions
- Unlockable achievements
- Offline gameplay
- 25+ unique topics
- Addictive gameplay flow
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Get ready for an interactive and fun trivia experience like never before! Embark on an engaging intellectual journey with "Trial by Trivia." Test your knowledge and decision-making skills in a captivating environment where every card presents a unique statement. As you progress, the challenge intensifies, keeping you hooked with intriguing facts and compelling questions. Features: 1. Simple Controls. Swipe left or right to decide whether the statement is true or false. 2. Unlock a plethora of achievements as you unlock more topics. 3. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay anytime, anywhere—no internet connection needed. 4. 25+ Unique Topics to unlock. 5. Stay engaged with a seamless and addictive gameplay flow. Get ready to exercise your brain, make swift decisions, and revel in the satisfaction of mastering an array of trivia. Whether you're a seasoned trivia enthusiast or a casual gamer looking for a mental workout, "Trial by Trivia" is tailor-made for you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Trial by Trivia at 324 against Dots and Bubbles's 17. Trial by Trivia also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Dots and Bubbles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trial by Trivia sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Trial by Trivia holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trial by Trivia has 324 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Dots and Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 38% of Trial by Trivia's.
Dots and Bubbles ships an update fortnightly, Trial by Trivia every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Dots and Bubbles | Trial by Trivia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (17 ratings) | 4.4 (324 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 37.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 324 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 198 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Kretz | Vikas Pawar |
Customer experience
Dots and Bubbles
Trial by Trivia
Bugs and requests
Dots and Bubbles
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Trial by Trivia
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes on launch for some users
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting and re-entering a topic
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to control timing of correct answer display
- Implement progress saving and resume functionality
- Introduce more language options beyond English
- Provide a way to report incorrect questions
In-app purchases
Dots and Bubbles
- Remove Ads$3.99
Trial by Trivia
- Get 2000 coins.$1.99
- Remove Ads + Events$2.99
Questions
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