# Tropic Match vs Detective Dot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Detective Dot at none against Tropic Match's 14. Detective Dot also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tropic Match sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Detective Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tropic Match ships an update fortnightly, Detective Dot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tropic Match | Detective Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropic-match/id6547859499/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **50** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 452 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BTMK s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757631523) | [Kaya Game Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851799940) |

## What reviewers say

### Tropic Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropic-match/id6547859499)

Embark on a tropical match-3 puzzle adventure. Solve challenging levels, restore and decorate a beautiful island paradise, and uncover its hidden secrets through a relaxing story.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzles, Island restoration and decoration, Uncover island secrets and story, Boosters and obstacles, Daily rewards and events, Beautiful graphics and music

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tropic Deal! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure Bundle Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure Bundle Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Treasure! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure Bundle Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| Rare Treasure! | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| 50000 coins! | $59.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Treasure! | $79.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Treasure! | $99.99 | one-time |
| 100000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Detective Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-dot/id6755080906)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tropic Match free?

Tropic Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Detective Dot free?

Detective Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tropic Match or Detective Dot have ads?

Both Tropic Match and Detective Dot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tropic Match or Detective Dot?

Tropic Match ships an update fortnightly, and Detective Dot every 5 days. Most recently, Tropic Match was updated on October 25, 2026 and Detective Dot on October 12, 2026.

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