Dot Tag vs Ping Hunt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dot Tag
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Players move around in the IRL (in real life) and actively update their dots' position on the game map. Each dot contains secret tags created by players. Get close to a dot, start AR, look around to find the dot, and tap on it to read the note Discover virtual dots in real-world locations with no player name required. Get close to a dot in real life, then view it through your device’s AR camera. Tap the dot to reveal its tag and unlock interactive content. Experience a seamless blend of movement and augmented reality discovery. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA) and to Our EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.joachimvonrost.se/dot-tag-eula
Ping Hunt
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Ping Hunt turns the real world into a game. Create your own outdoor treasure hunts using photos, GPS, and your phone camera. Set up a hunt by visiting real-world locations, taking photos, and saving each spot as a waypoint. Other players then follow the hunt, explore the area, and try to find the exact places you captured. Instead of simply walking to a map marker, players must look around, compare the real world with the saved photo, and line up their phone camera to match the image. When they find the right spot, they unlock the waypoint and continue the hunt. Ping Hunt is perfect for: • City adventures • Family activities • Tourist routes • School trips • Local events • Team-building games • Parks, campuses, and attractions • Fun walks with friends Create a private hunt and share it with friends, family, students, or guests. Or explore public hunts created by others and discover places in a more active and playful way. Whether you are building a mystery trail through your neighbourhood, a sightseeing route for visitors, or a simple outdoor game for your children, Ping Hunt makes it easy to turn real locations into interactive challenges. How it works Create a hunt Add photo waypoints at real locations Share the hunt or keep it private Players follow the route They match each location using their camera Each correct match unlocks the next step Ping Hunt is designed to get people outside, moving, exploring, and noticing the details around them. Create. Explore. Match. Play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dot Tag at none against Ping Hunt's shown. Ping Hunt's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dot Tag ships an update every 2 months, Ping Hunt weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dot Tag | Ping Hunt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | IT'S A WRAP AB | Jensen Technologies SL. |
In-app purchases
Dot Tag
No in-app purchases
Ping Hunt
No in-app purchases









