Comparison

Refract vs Iridot

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

Head to head
About

Refract

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced arcade game by matching colors to gates. As the speed increases, the track splits, requiring quick thinking and precise timing to keep your run going. Unlock achievements and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Color matching gameplay
  • Increasing pace and difficulty
  • Split-lane gates
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Global leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
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Refract is a fast, focused arcade reflex game about matching colors. Tap through six colors and match each gate before it reaches you. Every match adds to your run. One mistake ends it. As the pace climbs, trapezium gates split the track into two lanes. Read the colors, shift left or right, and keep your timing sharp. The rules are simple. The speed is not. - Match red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet gates - Tap anywhere to cycle your color; swipe or use the arrows to change lanes - Pace rises past 180 gates, with split-lane gates from 60 - Unlock 8 badges, from First Refraction to Prism Elite - Submit your score to the shared daily and all-time leaderboard - Practice in the tutorial without touching your best score - Play offline, with sound you can mute any time - Free to play, no account needed How far can you refract?

About

Iridot

Features
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Iridot is a calm color puzzle built around one simple joy: spotting a long chain. Trace dots of the same color, up, down, sideways or diagonally, then lift your finger to clear them. The longer the chain, the bigger the score. HOW TO PLAY - Link 3 or more dots of the same color - Slide back one dot to undo - Link 7 or more to earn a rainbow dot that connects with any color - Beat your longest chain NO PRESSURE - No timer, no move limit, no game over - Play for one minute or one hour - Your board and records are saved automatically SIMPLE BY DESIGN - No ads, no sign-up, no data collected - Works offline - Haptic feedback that builds with every link Take your time. The longest chain is out there.

Screenshots

Refract4 screens
Iridot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Refract at 3 against Iridot's 1. Refract also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Refract versus Iridot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefractIridot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurbhi Agrawaltatsuya osawa

In-app purchases

None

Refract

No in-app purchases

None

Iridot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refract free?
Refract is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iridot free?
Iridot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Refract or Iridot have ads?
Neither Refract nor Iridot shows ads.

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