Comparison

Dots vs Tapstice

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

Tapstice

Features
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Tap. Time. Score. Repeat. Simple concept: bar moves, you tap when it hits the zone. Miss once = game over. But here's the catch - it speeds up with every perfect tap. How far can you go? THE GAME Watch the energy bar swing back and forth. Tap at the exact right moment. Easy to learn, nearly impossible to master. That's what makes it addictive. 5 GAME MODES CLASSIC The pure experience. Just you, the bar, and your reflexes. Chase that high score. ENDLESS No timer. No end. Pure survival. See how long you can last without making a mistake. TIME ATTACK 60 seconds. Go fast. Score big. Clock is ticking. BOSS RUSH Patterns get harder. Speed gets crazier. Only for players who think they're good. ZEN Practice without stress. No game over. Just chill and improve. WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL - Controls that feel tight and responsive - Combo system - chain perfect taps for multipliers - Tilt your phone for slow-motion effect - That satisfying near-miss feedback - Adapts to your skill level - Butter-smooth 60 FPS COMPETE WITH THE WORLD - Game Center leaderboards - Weekly rankings reset - 28 achievements - Compare with friends - Climb to #1 ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO - Level up and unlock stuff - Daily login rewards - Keep your streak going - Daily and weekly quests - Battle Pass with exclusive content - Spin the daily wheel - Open mystery boxes MAKE IT YOURS - Unlock different themes - Grab power-ups - Earn gems by playing - No pay-to-win - everything is earnable THE GOOD STUFF - Works completely offline - iCloud save across devices - No energy system - play unlimited - Actually free, not fake free - Won't drain your battery Perfect for killing time, testing your reflexes, or proving you're better than your friends. One tap to download. One tap to get hooked.

Screenshots

Dots4 screens
Tapstice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots at none against Tapstice's 10. Dots also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tapstice sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots ships an update every 9 days, Tapstice every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dots versus Tapstice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotsTapstice
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRohan SachdevaCenkle Digital

In-app purchases

None

Dots

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Tapstice

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly VIP$1.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP$7.991 Month
One-time8
  • Break Piggy Bank$1.99
  • Premium Battle Pass$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
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  • Collector Pack$19.99
  • Champion Pack$39.99
  • Legend Pack$69.99
  • 19,600 Gems$99.99
  • Ultimate Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Dots free?
Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tapstice free?
Tapstice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dots or Tapstice have ads?
Tapstice shows ads; Dots does not.
Which is updated more often, Dots or Tapstice?
Dots ships an update every 9 days, and Tapstice every 2 months. Most recently, Dots was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tapstice on October 16, 2026.

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