Comparison

Tactic Dots vs Gridlock Tactics

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

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Tactic Dots

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Unique turn-based strategy that incorporates long-familiar mechanics of games such as Go, Reversi, Dots, updated with fresh ideas and expanded gameplay. The game contains the usual classic Dots and a fresh vibrant format which includes new units with unique abilities, adding many new tactics and strategies to the game. Following modes are available for both formats: -online PVP mode against other players -PVE vs artificial intelligence -Hotseat for two players on one screen Playing online mode grants rating points and unlocks additional rewards in the achievement system, which allows you to update and expand the arsenal of units available in matches.

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Gridlock Tactics

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Welcome to the ultimate futuristic tactical strategy puzzle! Take command of tactical units on dynamic cyber grids. Plan your turns, trap enemy bots, and utilize high-impact power-ups including the sliding bomb mechanic to clear obstacles and turn the tide of battle. KEY FEATURES: โ€ข Strategic Turn-Based Grid: Plan every move with precision against intelligent AI opponents. โ€ข Sliding Bomb Power-ups: Launch kinetic explosives that slide across open tiles until collision for massive area-of-effect detonations. โ€ข Vibrant Cybernetic Themes: Unlock and play on Cyberpunk City, Deep Ocean, Mystical Forest, and Space Nebula tactical boards. โ€ข Fast-Paced Matches: Jump into high-intensity tactical rounds designed for quick, engaging mobile play. โ€ข Offline Gameplay: Play anywhere without requiring an active internet connection. โ€ข Privacy-First: No user accounts, sign-ups, or invasive tracking required. Engineered and published by RHG Consulting Pty Ltd.

Screenshots

Tactic Dots4 screens
Gridlock Tactics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tactic Dots at none against Gridlock Tactics's shown. Tactic Dots also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 16.4). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Tactic Dots versus Gridlock Tactics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTactic DotsGridlock Tactics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.5 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size78 MB59 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNONAME SOFTWARERHG Consulting PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Tactic Dots

No in-app purchases

None

Gridlock Tactics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tactic Dots free?
Tactic Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gridlock Tactics free?
Gridlock Tactics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tactic Dots or Gridlock Tactics have ads?
Gridlock Tactics shows ads; Tactic Dots does not.

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