Comparison

Akari vs Dot Stream Logic Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Akari

Place light bulbs on a grid to illuminate every square without bulbs shining on each other. Master hundreds of addictive logic puzzles with daily and weekly challenges.

Highlights
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Weekly challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Logic puzzle packs
  • Solving strategy guide
  • Player statistics and progress tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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Puzzle Your Way to Enlightenment! Ready for a mental workout that’s both challenging and fun? Akari, also known as Light Up, is here to brighten your day! Put on your thinking cap and illuminate your way through hundreds of addictive puzzles. This isn’t just a game; it’s a light-bulb moment waiting to happen. How to Play: Place light bulbs on the grid to illuminate every square. But watch out! Bulbs can't shine on each other, and you’ll need to use your wits to avoid lighting up the same area twice. Can you master the art of illumination and solve them all? Features: - Everyday I release a new number game (daily puzzle challenge) - Achievements & Leaderboards: Show off your brilliance and climb to the top of the global leaderboard. - There is also a weekly challenge for geniuses - There are 5 different difficulties (easy to diabolical) - Packs with hand-selected logic puzzle (e.g. for beginners) - Guide with solving strategies - Profile with stats about your skill level & progress Why You’ll Love Akari: - Perfect blend of strategy and logic. - No time limits, just pure puzzling pleasure. - Suitable for all ages. - Play offline anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned puzzle master or a curious newcomer, Akari is the perfect way to light up your free time. Download now and start your journey to becoming the ultimate puzzle luminary! Privacy policy: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/privacy Terms of use: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/tos

About

Dot Stream Logic Puzzle

A logic puzzle game where players draw a single path through all dots in the correct order, avoiding crossings. Features over 520 handcrafted puzzles, daily challenges, and a community level builder.

Highlights
  • 520+ handcrafted puzzles
  • Daily puzzles and leaderboards
  • Dot Dash and Starlight Trial modes
  • Smart mechanics (walls, portals)
  • Community puzzle builder
  • Achievements and rewards
Features
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Dot Stream – The Ultimate Logic Puzzle of Paths, Portals, and Dots! Connect the dots. Solve the grid. Outsmart the puzzle. Dot Stream is a beautifully designed logic game where you draw a single path through all the dots in the correct order—without crossing over or backtracking. Draw one line through every dot to win! Why You’ll Love Dot Stream: 520+ Handcrafted Puzzles – From relaxing warm-ups to fiendish brain-burners. Daily Puzzles & Global Leaderboards – Compete with players around the world every day. Dot Dash Mode – A fast-paced challenge to solve as many puzzles as you can before time runs out. Starlight Trial Mode – One life. One chance. One perfect solution. Smart Mechanics – Walls, one-way paths, keys, portals, and more keep every level fresh. Community Puzzle Builder – Design your own levels and play thousands made by other fans. Achievements & Rewards – Prove your skills and rise through the ranks. If you enjoy connect-the-dots games, line puzzles or brain teasers, you’ll love Dot Stream. Download now and see if you can master the stream.

Screenshots

Akari4 screens
Dot Stream Logic Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dot Stream Logic Puzzle at 13.0 against Akari's 15.6. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Akari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Dot Stream Logic Puzzle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Akari against 4.7 for Dot Stream Logic Puzzle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 26 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Akari ships an update every 3 weeks, Dot Stream Logic Puzzle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Akari versus Dot Stream Logic Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAkariDot Stream Logic Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (30 ratings)4.7 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon SchusterBenjamin Miller

Customer experience

Akari

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Dot Stream Logic Puzzle

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Akari

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • Supporter (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Beginner Pack 1 (5x5)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (10x10)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (7x7)$0.99
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  • Beginner Pack 1 (14x14)$0.99
  • Advanced Pack 1 (5x5)$1.99
  • Genius Pack 1 (25x25)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (30x30)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (40x50)$3.49
3 purchases

Dot Stream Logic Puzzle

One-time3
  • 100 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlimited Hints$2.99

Questions

Is Akari free?
Akari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Stream Logic Puzzle free?
Dot Stream Logic Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Akari or Dot Stream Logic Puzzle?
Dot Stream Logic Puzzle is rated higher. Akari averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Dot Stream Logic Puzzle averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Akari or Dot Stream Logic Puzzle have ads?
Both Akari and Dot Stream Logic Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Akari or Dot Stream Logic Puzzle?
Akari ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dot Stream Logic Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, Akari was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dot Stream Logic Puzzle on November 9, 2026.

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