Kotoro vs The Impossible Dot Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kotoro
An atmospheric puzzle game where you mix colors to achieve target hues. Explore 8 chapters and 96 unique challenges based on fundamental color theory principles. Enjoy a relaxing experience with a beautiful soundtrack and minimalist design.
- Color mixing puzzles
- 8 chapters with unique mechanics
- 96 challenging levels
- Atmospheric soundtrack
- Minimalist and dreamy visuals
- iCloud progress sync
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"The visuals in Kotoro are simply beautiful." - AppAdvice "Based on a simple but effective principle." - MacGeneration "Something different to do at every turn." - 148Apps Featured by Apple as one of the Best New Games Kotoro is the first atmospheric puzzle game about color mixing based on the rules we all learn as children. Your objective is simple: Become a certain color by mixing with others. - 8 Chapters, 96 puzzles: Each chapter explores a new idea such as subtraction, replication or time - No Ads. No In-App Purchases. - Atmospheric soundtrack powered by 7 talented musicians from around the world - Fully localized for French, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish - Sync your game progress with iCloud - Minimalist, dreamy and beautiful - Ambient and relaxing experience
The Impossible Dot Game
This game tests your memory and reflexes with a simple yet challenging premise. It's designed to be incredibly difficult, pushing your skills to the limit. See if you can outsmart the game and achieve the highest score.
- Memory skill test
- Challenging gameplay
- Simple interface
- High score pursuit
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The simplest and yet the most impossible and discombobulating game ever! Put your memory skills to the test, because this game will challenge you like never before. Good luck outdotting the best!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Impossible Dot Game at Free against Kotoro's $0.99. The Impossible Dot Game also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Kotoro's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
The Impossible Dot Game is free to download; Kotoro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Kotoro against 4.6 for The Impossible Dot Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kotoro has 118 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Kotoro's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Impossible Dot Game's.
Kotoro ships an update every 6 weeks, The Impossible Dot Game every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Kotoro | The Impossible Dot Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (118 ratings) — better | 4.6 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Semidome Inc. | GammaLateral LLC |
Customer experience
Kotoro
The Impossible Dot Game
Bugs and requests
Kotoro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Music doesn't play on iPhone (works on iPad)
- App crashes frequently
- Incompatible with iOS 11 and newer (32-bit limitation)
- App compatibility warning on newer iOS versions
Requested features
10 requests- More levels and content
- Sound toggle/mute option
- Colorblind mode with textures or symbols
- Additive color (RGB) mixing levels
- On-demand tutorial system
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- Automatic progression to next level upon completion
- Visual feedback for level completion
- iOS 11+ and 64-bit app update
- Better chapter/progress indicators
- Increased spatial puzzle complexity
The Impossible Dot Game
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kotoro
No in-app purchases
The Impossible Dot Game
No in-app purchases
Questions
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