# Akari vs Dot Stream Logic Puzzle

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Akari | Dot Stream Logic Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akari-light-up-your-brain/id6503335592/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-stream-logic-puzzle/id6744259349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Schuster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574107141) | [Benjamin Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714863070) |

## What reviewers say

### Akari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akari-light-up-your-brain/id6503335592)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Beginner Pack 1 (5x5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (10x10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (7x7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (14x14) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 1 (5x5) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Genius Pack 1 (25x25) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 1 (30x30) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 1 (40x50) | $3.49 | one-time |


### Dot Stream Logic Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-stream-logic-puzzle/id6744259349)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlimited Hints | $2.99 | one-time |


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