Comparison

Dots Out! vs Sortyard

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

Head to head
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?

About

Sortyard

Engage in a challenging track-sorting puzzle game where strategic moves are crucial. Progress through increasingly complex levels that require foresight and careful planning to achieve the cleanest solution.

Highlights
  • Limited track space challenges
  • Color blocking mechanics
  • Clean solution scoring
  • Interactive rule introduction
  • Gradually increasing complexity
  • Optional iCloud synchronization
Features
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Every move matters: tracks have limited space, colors can block one another, and the cleanest solution earns the best result. Learn the rules through a short interactive introduction, then take on yards that gradually grow in size and complexity. Later puzzles require careful planning, temporary moves, and a good eye for what comes next. Optional iCloud support keeps your game synchronized across your devices. Sortyard is free to play with no forced ads and no requirement to be online while playing.

Screenshots

Dots Out!4 screens
Sortyard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots Out! at none against Sortyard's 3. Sortyard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Sortyard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dots Out! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dots Out! against 5.0 for Sortyard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots Out! ships an update weekly, Sortyard every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dots Out! versus Sortyard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots Out!Sortyard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoruk GunesBradford Foley

Customer experience

Dots Out!

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sortyard

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dots Out!

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sortyard

One-time3
  • 200 Tickets$0.99
  • 1,500 Tickets$3.99
  • 10,000 Tickets$19.99

Questions

Is Dots Out! free?
Dots Out! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sortyard free?
Sortyard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dots Out! or Sortyard?
Dots Out! and Sortyard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Dots Out! or Sortyard have ads?
Dots Out! shows ads; Sortyard does not.
Which is updated more often, Dots Out! or Sortyard?
Dots Out! ships an update weekly, and Sortyard every 5 days. Most recently, Dots Out! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sortyard on October 24, 2026.

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