# Fixum vs Color Dots!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fixum at 77% against Color Dots!'s 22%. Fixum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). Color Dots!'s advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 36) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fixum sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Color Dots! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Dots! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Dots! has 3K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Fixum's written reviews are positive against 22% of Color Dots!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fixum ships an update every 3 weeks, Color Dots! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fixum | Color Dots! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixum/id829487130/reviews) | **[4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-dots/id6450412107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 22.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [James Porter](https://appshunter.io/developer/510269440) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Fixum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixum/id829487130)

This addictive puzzle game challenges you to switch and spin patterned tiles to match a solution design. Explore over 1600 unique levels across 28 episodes, with daily challenges and multiplayer duels. Improve your cognitive skills while enjoying a constantly expanding puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Switch and spin patterned tiles, Match solution designs, 28 episodes with 1600+ levels, Daily challenges with rewards, Online multiplayer duels, Improve cognitive skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| set of 10 Timeout Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 Extra Moves Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 No-Color Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 No-Spin Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 Mismatch Second Chance Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 Lights-On Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 2 Level Skip boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| booster to Permanently Cancel All Timers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bulk Purchase of Selected Boosters | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🎨 Great visuals
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Restrictive time limits
- 🤯 Frustrating controls
- 🤖 Unresponsive developers

**Reported bugs**

- Spotlight mode not working
- Levels not loading properly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect tile rotation

**Requested features**

- Undo/replay option
- Improved matchmaking for Duel mode
- More frequent level updates
- Syncing across devices
- Option to disable ads


### Color Dots!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-dots/id6450412107)

Engage in a simple yet addictive puzzle game where you tap dots in the correct sequence to place them in their designated slots. Exercise caution to avoid hitting other dots as you progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Tap dots in correct order, Place dots in correct slots, Avoid hitting other dots, Simple addictive gameplay, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $3.59 | one-time |
| pack 6 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| pack 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money 5K | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack 4 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Unique and interesting concept
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💸 Excessive ads
- ⏱️ Slow gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game getting stuck on loading screen
- Purchased ad-free version not working
- Lives not replenishing correctly

**Requested features**

- Customizable colors for colorblind players
- More challenging and varied levels
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fixum free?

Fixum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Color Dots! free?

Color Dots! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fixum or Color Dots!?

Color Dots! is rated higher. Fixum averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Color Dots! averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.

### Do Fixum or Color Dots! have ads?

Color Dots! shows ads; Fixum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fixum or Color Dots!?

Fixum ships an update every 3 weeks, and Color Dots! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fixum was updated on October 15, 2026 and Color Dots! on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*