Comparison

Origami vs Dot & Think

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

Head to head
About

Origami

Learn paper folding with clear, numbered diagrams and animated steps. Explore a library of models, from simple cranes to complex stars, with detailed crease patterns and explanations. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists seeking a hands-on, offline craft activity.

Highlights
  • Numbered step-by-step diagrams
  • Animated fold steps
  • 20 real crease patterns
  • Learn core folds and symbols
  • Save models to Favorites
  • 124 folding models
Features
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Learn origami the easy way — clear, numbered paper folding tutorials you can follow with a single square of paper, no glue and no scissors. Most origami guides throw a wall of tiny symbols at you and leave you stuck on step 4. Origami is different: every model is broken into numbered diagram steps you tap through at your own pace, on a big readable canvas, with mountain-and-valley crease colors and a plain-language note on each fold. Two folds and a handful of symbols, and the whole library opens up. WHAT YOU GET - 124 folding models sorted by category and difficulty, from a first paper crane to modular stars - Numbered step-by-step diagrams you advance one fold at a time, so you never lose your place - 20 real crease patterns with mountain, valley and reference lines you can study and reveal - Animated fold steps computed from exact geometry, so each shape is shown, not guessed - A Learn section that teaches the core folds, bases and symbols from scratch - Save any model or pattern to Favorites for instant return PERFECT FOR - Total beginners who want a calm, confidence-building first fold - Kids and parents looking for a screen-light craft to do together - Hobbyists chasing cranes, flowers, animals and modular stars - Anyone who wants a quiet, hands-on break from scrolling WHY NOT JUST USE YOUTUBE OR A PDF? Videos race ahead and PDFs freeze on one dense diagram. Here you control every step, see exactly which crease is a mountain and which is a valley, and it all works with no signal — perfect for planes, cafes and the couch. PRIVACY No account, no sign-up, no data collection. Everything lives on your device and works fully offline. FULL ACCESS A subscription unlocks the entire library — all 124 models, every crease pattern, the full Learn section and Favorites. Choose Weekly, Yearly (best value) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and you can manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Grab a square of paper and fold your first crane today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

About

Dot & Think

Features
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Play, think, and have fun with family and friends! Enjoy a collection of classic board games with simple rules and fun challenges. Play against the computer or challenge another player on the same device. Classic Games Gomoku Place your stones and be the first to connect five in a row. Connect Four Drop your pieces and be the first to connect four in a row. Tic-Tac-Toe A simple classic. Get three symbols in a row to win. Dots and Boxes Connect the dots, complete boxes, and score more points. More Ways to Play • Play against the computer • Two-player mode • Simple and easy-to-learn rules • Fun for kids, families, and friends Cute characters, a clean design, and simple controls make every game easy and enjoyable. More games may be added in future updates. Premium Features • Unlock all games • No ads Subscription Information Annual • Length: 1 year • Price: $4.99 per year, or the equivalent price displayed in your local App Store • Free Trial: 3-day free trial The Annual subscription includes a 3-day free trial, then automatically renews at $4.99 per year unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Lifetime access is available for $17.99 as a one-time purchase with no recurring charges. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account when the purchase is confirmed. Eligible purchases can be restored after reinstalling the app. Privacy Policy: https://fastkit.cn/policy/dat/privacy Terms of Use: https://fastkit.cn/policy/dat/tos

Screenshots

Origami4 screens
Dot & Think4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Dot & Think at 3 against Origami's 1. Dot & Think also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Origami sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Dot & Think sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Origami versus Dot & Think: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrigamiDot & Think
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc Pham弦芳 梁

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Origami

Subscriptions2
  • Craft Tutorials Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Step-by-Step Diagrams Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Japanese Art Hobby, Pay Once$29.99
2 purchases

Dot & Think

Subscriptions1
  • Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Origami free?
Origami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot & Think free?
Dot & Think is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Origami or Dot & Think have ads?
Neither Origami nor Dot & Think shows ads.

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