Comparison

Detective Dot vs 7 Grid Up

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

Head to head
About

Detective Dot

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Step into a cozy world of mysteries with Detective Dot! Detective Dot is a relaxing spot-the-difference puzzle game where every detail matters. Explore charming scenes, uncover hidden clues, and solve intriguing cases one difference at a time. How to Play • Spot the differences between two beautifully illustrated scenes • Zoom in to inspect details more closely • Collect clues and uncover the truth behind each case Collect & Complete • Earn collectible cards as you progress • Complete card collections • Track your progress and unlock new collections Features • Cozy, hand-crafted artwork • Multiple mystery cases to solve • Helpful boosters when you get stuck • Card collections to discover and complete • Relaxing gameplay designed for all ages Whether you play for a few minutes or dive into a long investigation, Detective Dot offers a calm yet rewarding puzzle experience. Can you spot what others miss?

About

7 Grid Up

Features
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Seven-Cell Battle is a minimal number puzzle: 7 cells, incoming number balls, add in a cell until the sum is 7 to clear it and trigger a chain (neighboring cells minus 1). Higher score shortens each turn; one wrong move can block the grid. Simple rules, tight tension, easy to learn and hard to put down. Why play: - Simple rules: sum to 7, chain clear, timed moves. Learn in seconds, play immediately. - Short sessions: each game lasts minutes. Perfect for commutes, waiting, or a quick break. - No forced ads: no full-screen pop-ups. You can optionally watch a rewarded video for an extra round after a game; you can also skip and still finish normally. - Local only: scores, records, and streak days are stored on your device. No account or internet required. - Privacy-minded: we only follow the system App Tracking Transparency prompt where relevant; other data stays on device. For anyone who likes number puzzles, chain-clear satisfaction, and "easy to learn, hard to master" single-player games. No sign-up, open and play.

Screenshots

Detective Dot4 screens
7 Grid Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 7 Grid Up at daily against Detective Dot's every 5 days. Detective Dot's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detective Dot ships an update every 5 days, 7 Grid Up daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Detective Dot versus 7 Grid Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetective Dot7 Grid Up
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaya Game Digital军 沈

In-app purchases

None

Detective Dot

No in-app purchases

None

7 Grid Up

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Detective Dot free?
Detective Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 7 Grid Up free?
7 Grid Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Detective Dot or 7 Grid Up have ads?
Both Detective Dot and 7 Grid Up show ads.
Which is updated more often, Detective Dot or 7 Grid Up?
Detective Dot ships an update every 5 days, and 7 Grid Up daily. Most recently, Detective Dot was updated on October 12, 2026 and 7 Grid Up on October 2, 2026.

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