# dot.io vs Dot Crush

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dot.io at none against Dot Crush's 1. dot.io also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Dot Crush's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Crush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dot.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for dot.io against 5.0 for Dot Crush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dot.io has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

dot.io ships an update every 2 days, Dot Crush daily. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | dot.io | Dot Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotio/id6670444344/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-crush/id6741823511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Vance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766308284) | [Hev LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681350569) |

## What reviewers say

### dot.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotio/id6670444344)

Test your reflexes in this vibrant color-matching game. Control a shifting circle to catch falling dots of the same color, build chain bonuses, and strategically use power-ups to achieve high scores. Enjoy an upbeat soundtrack and minimalist graphics.

**Highlights:** Color-changing circle gameplay, Catch falling dots, Chain bonuses for high scores, Special power-ups (rainbow, clock), Global leaderboards, One-touch controls, Increasing difficulty

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dot Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-crush/id6741823511)

Test your speed and precision in this fast-paced arcade game. Tap glowing dots before time runs out to increase your score. Compete on global leaderboards and challenge friends in this addictive reflex challenge.

**Highlights:** Tap dots quickly before time runs out, Compete on global and state leaderboards, Challenge friends to beat high scores, Minimalist design, Addictive gameplay, One-touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Dot Crush | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dot.io free?

dot.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dot Crush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, dot.io or Dot Crush?

dot.io and Dot Crush are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do dot.io or Dot Crush have ads?

Neither dot.io nor Dot Crush shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, dot.io or Dot Crush?

dot.io ships an update every 2 days, and Dot Crush daily. Most recently, dot.io was updated on June 1, 2026 and Dot Crush on June 4, 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.*