Comparison

Detective Dot vs Magic Sort

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

Magic Sort

Features
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Step into a magical workshop and bring every potion bottle back into perfect order. Magic Sort is a polished offline color sorting puzzle built for quick sessions and long, relaxing play. Tap one bottle, pour into another, and organize every stack until each bottle holds a single color. What makes Magic Sort special: - 50 progressive levels with steadily increasing difficulty - Smooth one-hand gameplay designed for portrait play - Star ratings and saved progress for every cleared level - Calm fantasy presentation with animated bottles and rich effects - Helpful undo and restart options for smarter puzzle solving - Background music with on/off control - Fully offline play with no account, no Wi-Fi, and no distractions Whether you want a satisfying brain teaser, a relaxing sorting game, or a magical puzzle to unwind with, Magic Sort delivers clean visuals, responsive controls, and rewarding level progression. Sort carefully, use your moves wisely, and chase a perfect three-star clear on every level.

Screenshots

Detective Dot4 screens
Magic Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Magic Sort at none against Detective Dot's shown. Detective Dot's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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, Magic Sort every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Detective Dot versus Magic Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetective DotMagic Sort
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaya Game Digital梦萄 陈

In-app purchases

None

Detective Dot

No in-app purchases

None

Magic Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Detective Dot free?
Detective Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Sort free?
Magic Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Detective Dot or Magic Sort have ads?
Detective Dot shows ads; Magic Sort does not.
Which is updated more often, Detective Dot or Magic Sort?
Detective Dot ships an update every 5 days, and Magic Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Detective Dot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Magic Sort on October 6, 2026.

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