Comparison

Arrow Loop vs Dots Out!

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

Head to head
About

Arrow Loop

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Sharpen your logic in quiet focus. One loop. A handful of black cells. That's the whole rule— yet the deeper you look, the clearer your mind becomes. Guided by arrow-and-number clues, link every empty cell into a single closed loop, and shade exactly as many black cells as each arrow points to. That's Arrow Loop. No server, no account—everything stays on your device. WHAT YOU GET - A loop-and-shade logic puzzle: draw the path, shade the cells—two tactile modes - Always one solution: a solver verifies uniqueness as each board is built - Four difficulty tiers: from a gentle 6×6 to a fierce 12×12 - Today's puzzle: seeded by the date, the same board for everyone, worldwide - Two input modes: drag to draw the loop, tap to shade—simple and direct - Gentle assists: toggle mistake-highlighting, or take a quiet hint - Records & streaks: solves, average time, and daily streaks, shown calmly - Fully offline: play anywhere, no signal needed - English & Japanese, in a calm, paper-and-ink look MADE FOR YOU IF - You want to turn a few spare minutes into quiet, focused thinking - You love Slitherlink, Nurikabe, or nonograms - You're tired of ad-heavy, account-required puzzle apps - You care about the satisfying click of a single, certain answer - You want a small pre-sleep ritual with no notifications chasing you

About

Dots Out!

A relaxing logic puzzle game where you place markers based on dot clues to clear the board. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels with no timers or pressure, perfect for thoughtful play.

Highlights
  • Logic-based dot clue system
  • Marker placement to clear dots
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • No timers or rush
  • Linked cells mechanic
  • Hint system available
Features
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Dots Out! is a calm logic puzzle about finding exactly the right moves. Each dot is a clue. Place markers in neighboring cells to clear the dots and solve the board. Every marker matters, so think carefully about where it belongs. No timers. No lives. No rush. Just you, the grid, and a solution waiting to be found. HOW TO PLAY • Read the dots to see how many neighboring markers each clue needs • Place markers in the right cells to clear the dots • Clear every dot to solve the board • Change your markers anytime and try a different approach • Watch for linked cells: placing a marker on one marks the whole group • Stuck? Use a hint to reveal your next move BUILT FOR PUZZLE LOVERS • Hundreds of handcrafted levels • Boards ranging from quick 4×4 puzzles to challenging 9×9 grids • Every puzzle can be solved through logic, not guessing • No timers, so take as long as you need • Linked cells introduce new twists as you progress • Clean, minimal design that keeps the puzzle front and center Take two minutes or twenty. Dots Out! is made for those little moments when you want to slow down, think, and solve something satisfying. Can you clear them all?

Screenshots

Arrow Loop4 screens
Dots Out!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots Out! at none against Arrow Loop's 1. Dots Out! also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Arrow Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Arrow Loop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dots Out! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Arrow Loop versus Dots Out!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow LoopDots Out!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertorankiriteDoruk Gunes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Arrow Loop

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

Dots Out!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arrow Loop free?
Arrow Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dots Out! free?
Dots Out! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arrow Loop or Dots Out! have ads?
Dots Out! shows ads; Arrow Loop does not.

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