# TilePop Game vs Idle Dot Shooter!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Idle Dot Shooter! at 14K against TilePop Game's 1. Idle Dot Shooter! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). TilePop Game's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TilePop Game sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Dot Shooter! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TilePop Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Dot Shooter! has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TilePop Game ships an update every 2 weeks, Idle Dot Shooter! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TilePop Game | Idle Dot Shooter! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tilepop-game/id6758562946/reviews)** | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dot-shooter/id6759000921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Connor Derrig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860752055) | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) |

## What reviewers say

### TilePop Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tilepop-game/id6758562946)

Test your short-term memory with a fast-paced tile-matching game. Memorize a grid pattern, then recreate it by tapping or swiping. Earn coins to unlock and upgrade creatures.

**Highlights:** Memorize 5x5 grid patterns, Recreate patterns by tapping/swiping, Earn coins for correct patterns, Unlock and upgrade creatures, Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |


### Idle Dot Shooter!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dot-shooter/id6759000921)

Engage in a minimalist idle space shooter where your turret automatically fires at drifting targets. Earn cash by popping dots to invest in various upgrades for your defense, drones, and economy. Progress through new galaxies, unlock powerful abilities, and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Idle auto-shooting turret, Defence, Drone, and Economy upgrades, Galaxy progression, Big moment abilities, Command Centre stats, Global leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Hunter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Commander | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Star | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Ad-Free | $5.99 | one-time |
| Touch Powers Master Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TilePop Game free?

TilePop Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Dot Shooter! free?

Idle Dot Shooter! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TilePop Game or Idle Dot Shooter!?

TilePop Game is rated higher. TilePop Game averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Idle Dot Shooter! averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do TilePop Game or Idle Dot Shooter! have ads?

Both TilePop Game and Idle Dot Shooter! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TilePop Game or Idle Dot Shooter!?

TilePop Game ships an update every 2 weeks, and Idle Dot Shooter! fortnightly. Most recently, TilePop Game was updated on September 17, 2026 and Idle Dot Shooter! on September 27, 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.*