Comparison

Dot Tag vs Off Air

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

Head to head
About

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

About

Off Air

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The broadcast has gone off air. The screen is pure static — and it's yours to take back. OFF AIR is a retro arcade territory game inspired by the golden age of the arcades. Carve lines across the screen to claim territory while ghosts patrol the static and sparks race along your borders. Claim 75% of the screen to clear each level — but get caught mid-draw and you lose a life. FEATURES - 20 handcrafted levels, each faster and meaner than the last - 5 enemy types: ghosts that roam the static, sparks that hunt the edges, glitch blocks, interference rings and the dreaded signal eater - Power-ups: grab a shield or slow time when things get desperate - Earn bonus lives as you push deeper into the broadcast - Crisp retro visuals with real animated static, scanlines and chunky pixels - Original bleep-bloop sound effects - Local high scores and automatic level progress — pick up where you left off - Works fully offline, anywhere FAIR PRICING The first 4 levels are free. One small one-time purchase unlocks all 20 levels forever. No ads. No subscriptions. No energy timers. The way arcade games used to be. Can you reach level 20 and end the final broadcast?

Screenshots

Dot Tag3 screens
Off Air4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Tag at none against Off Air's 1. Off Air's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Off Air sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dot Tag asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dot Tag ships an update every 2 months, Off Air every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dot Tag versus Off Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDot TagOff Air
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIT'S A WRAP ABAHMET SAHIN

In-app purchases

None

Dot Tag

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Off Air

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Dot Tag free?
Dot Tag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Off Air free?
Off Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dot Tag or Off Air have ads?
Neither Dot Tag nor Off Air shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dot Tag or Off Air?
Dot Tag ships an update every 2 months, and Off Air every 5 days. Most recently, Dot Tag was updated on October 25, 2026 and Off Air on October 13, 2026.

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