Comparison

Last Dot vs NoteRunner

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

Head to head
About

Last Dot

Features
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Last Dot is a memory and reflex game where every second counts. Dots appear on screen one at a time. Your mission: remember which one appeared last. Sounds simple. It isn't. Classic Mode Play with no time limit. The game ends when you make a mistake. How many dots can you chain before slipping up? Arcade Mode Beat progressive levels, unlock visual themes, and climb the leaderboard. Each level brings a new memory and speed challenge. Compete against yourself and the world with Game Center. Do you have what it takes to reach the top?

About

NoteRunner

Features
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NoteRunner is a music education game where you learn to read notes through a fun runner game. As your character keeps running, walls with musical staves appear one after another. Read the note shown on each wall and tap the correct key on the piano keyboard at the bottom of the screen to smash through it! [Main features] - A fresh music game: read notes while you run - Build your ability to read staff notes in real time - Intuitive controls: just tap the piano keyboard - Aim for high scores with combo bonuses [4 difficulty levels] - Easy: start with basic notes - Normal: wider range and faster tempo - Hard: an advanced mode with accidentals - Sadistic: take on the ultimate challenge! [Ranking system] Scores are graded on 5 tiers: S / A / B / C / D. Track your skill and level up. From music beginners to piano students, this app trains your sight-reading while you have fun.

Screenshots

Last Dot4 screens
NoteRunner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteRunner at none against Last Dot's 1. NoteRunner also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). Last Dot's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Last Dot ships an update every 3 days, NoteRunner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Last Dot versus NoteRunner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLast DotNoteRunner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErnesto Sanchez KuriMIZOU, CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Last Dot

One-time1
  • Premium Bundle$0.99
None

NoteRunner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Last Dot free?
Last Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteRunner free?
NoteRunner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Last Dot or NoteRunner have ads?
Both Last Dot and NoteRunner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Last Dot or NoteRunner?
Last Dot ships an update every 3 days, and NoteRunner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Last Dot was updated on October 1, 2026 and NoteRunner on October 9, 2026.

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