# Groops vs Dotsu

The clearest difference is rating: Dotsu at 4.6 against Groops's 4.3. Groops's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groops sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dotsu sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dotsu holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 675 and 342 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Groops's written reviews are positive against 69% of Dotsu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Groops ships an update every 8 days, Dotsu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groops | Dotsu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940/reviews) | **[4.6 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotsu-match-3-dots/id932799055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **675** | 342 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torched Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/659981943) | [Tomasz Wilczynski](https://appshunter.io/developer/496247882) |

## What reviewers say

### Groops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940)

This puzzle game challenges your mind by matching tiles based on shared or unique attributes. With hundreds of levels and exciting game modes like Time Attack and multiplayer, it offers endless fun and brain stimulation. Compete with friends and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Time Attack mode, Leaderboards, Multiplayer mode, Unlockable achievements, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 50 Board Shuffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 5,000 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3x3 Bonus Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 20,000 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of 100,000 Points | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming game
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 🤔 Makes you think differently
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 🧠 Brain workout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login for more levels
- 🔢 Lack of new levels
- 🎵 No background music

**Reported bugs**

- Level 10 of 'brainz needed' bonus pack won't let user progress
- Crash after time attack finishes
- Level 45 of easy 4x4 board shows '0/ ' and crashes
- Win not recognized in local multiplayer

**Requested features**

- More levels and boards
- Ability to reset level scores
- Endless mode
- Ability to see previous groops found


### Dotsu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotsu-match-3-dots/id932799055)

Engage in a unique match-3 puzzle adventure with colorful dots and explosive power-ups. Explore over 620 handcrafted levels featuring fresh mechanics and a sleek design. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience with captivating visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** 620+ handcrafted levels, Explosive power-ups, Unique dot mechanics, Sleek minimalist design, 100% ad-free experience, Side quests and secret shape guessing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| XL bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| XXL bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun from the get-go
- 👍 Better than Two Dots
- 👍 Very nice game - not too money-oriented
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Perfect!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Still need more levels
- 🐛 Enjoyable, but. . .
- 🐛 Too Difficult
- 🐛 Color Issues
- 🐛 Game too hard too soon

**Reported bugs**

- Something went wrong where now it won't clear the colors when I match them
- Text and many logos disappear at the beginning of each level
- Couldn't beat the broom level in 3 tries and ran out of brooms so I could play the level

**Requested features**

- Add level replay
- More ways to get coins
- Add undo power-up
- Add ability to replay completed levels
- Add more levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groops free?

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

### Is Dotsu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Groops or Dotsu?

Dotsu is rated higher. Groops averages 4.3 out of 5 from 675 ratings, while Dotsu averages 4.6 from 342 ratings.

### Do Groops or Dotsu have ads?

Neither Groops nor Dotsu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groops or Dotsu?

Groops ships an update every 8 days, and Dotsu fortnightly. Most recently, Groops was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dotsu on October 20, 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.*