Comparison

Dots vs SHIFTED.

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

Head to head
About

Dots

Test your memory and speed with this simple yet exciting game. Memorize the pattern of dots and recreate it as quickly as possible. Minimize mistakes to achieve the best score.

Highlights
  • 5-second memory challenge
  • Recreate dot patterns
  • Minimize mistakes
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Simple and fun
Features
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If you miss the kind of games that are straightforward but still exciting, then you'll love Dots! Here is how to play Dots: You have 5 seconds to memorize the correct order of 16 dots. • Recreate the correct order from memory • If you make a mistake you must restart • Minimize mistakes and complete the grid as quickly as possible. Good Luck! Still on the fence? Just try it. We promise you will love it :)

About

SHIFTED.

Test your speed, focus, and reflexes by matching falling shapes to a target. Master split-second decisions to keep the streak alive and climb the leaderboards in this rhythmic precision game.

Highlights
  • Tap to shift shapes
  • Three challenge levels
  • Endless gameplay mode
  • Global and friend leaderboards
  • Unlockable badges and achievements
  • Clean visual style with haptic feedback
  • Customizable sound and music
Features
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Get ready to get SHIFTED. Welcome to the ultimate test of speed, focus, and rhythmic precision. In SHIFTED., the rules are simple, but mastery is an art. Whether you're shifting falling shapes, sprinting against the clock, popping clusters, pouring colors into place, or stacking towers, every mode is a new way to test your reflexes. Tap to Shift. Swipe to Match. Aim to Pop. Pour to Sort. Stack to Build. Master all the modes, climb the leaderboards, and prove you're the ultimate Shape Shifter. Features: - Pure Reflex Action: Tap to cycle through shapes and catch every falling object before it hits - 3 Levels of Challenge: Start with 'Relaxed' to find your flow, then crank it up to 'Intense' where 5 different shapes will twist your brain - Forever Fun Mode: Jump into a boundless endless journey! Level up continuously, hit endless checkpoints, earn exclusive badges, and see how high your focus can take you! - 60-Seconds Sprint Mode: Race against the clock! Swipe, match, and defy gravity to see how high you can rise before time runs out - Pop it Mode: A new twist built for shapes! Aim, fire, and match 3+ identical shapes to pop them. Trigger shape chain reactions, collect floating stars that convert into SHIFTED. coins, chain massive combos, and survive the descending danger line. Every shot counts! - Flow Mode: A calm, brainy twist on SHIFTED. Pour colored liquid between tubes and sort every shade into its own glass across 100+ ever-tougher levels. Pure, satisfying puzzle flow Towers Mode: A physics-based stacking challenge! Drop and balance floors to build the tallest tower you can. Time each release, keep your balance, and watch it climb - every floor you land is another point. How high can you build before it all comes tumbling down? - Apple Watch Companion – ECHO Mode: A brand-new haptic puzzle for your wrist! Feel the pulse pattern, count the beats, and twist the Digital Crown to lock in the right shape. Daily challenges, streaks, and quick-fire practice runs – perfect bite-sized SHIFTED. sessions on the go - Daily Challenge: A fresh test every single day, rotating through all six game modes. Hit the day's target to claim it, build a daily streak, and earn coins just for keeping the rhythm going day after day - Global Leaderboards: Compete against friends and players worldwide via Game Center across multiple competitive modes. Can you claim the #1 spot in every leaderboard? - Challenge Your Friends: Send direct challenges to your friends through Game Center and battle it out to see who can hit the highest score! - SHIFTED. Stickers for iMessage: Bring the SHIFTED. shapes into every conversation! Send the iconic circles, squares, and triangles to your friends – celebrate a win or hype a high score - Unlock Exclusive Badges: Show off your skills by earning unique badges and Game Center achievements as you reach new milestones and crush your high scores! - Smooth Aesthetics: A clean, matte visual style paired with satisfying haptic feedback makes every match feel crisp - Sound Effects: Pop, tick, and crash your way through the game with satisfying audio cues - Dynamic Music: Groove to custom background tracks while you play - Prefer a silent focus? You can toggle the music and sound effects completely independently in the settings tab! - SHIFTED. Coins: Earn coins by mastering Classic mode and collecting stars in Pop it – spend them to unlock other modes, or watch a quick ad if you're running low - Play on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS - Supports dark and light theme modes One mistake. One mismatch. Game Over. How long can you keep the rhythm? Download SHIFTED. now and shift your way to the top!

Screenshots

Dots4 screens
SHIFTED.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dots at none against SHIFTED.'s shown. Dots also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SHIFTED.'s advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHIFTED. has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots ships an update every 9 days, SHIFTED. weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dots versus SHIFTED.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotsSHIFTED.
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRohan SachdevaRonny Makhoul

Customer experience

Dots

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SHIFTED.

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dots

No in-app purchases

None

SHIFTED.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dots free?
Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHIFTED. free?
SHIFTED. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dots or SHIFTED.?
Dots is rated higher. Dots averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SHIFTED. averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Dots or SHIFTED. have ads?
SHIFTED. shows ads; Dots does not.
Which is updated more often, Dots or SHIFTED.?
Dots ships an update every 9 days, and SHIFTED. weekly. Most recently, Dots was updated on October 14, 2026 and SHIFTED. on September 24, 2026.

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