# SHREDD vs Hit the Dot

The clearest difference is rating: SHREDD at 4.7 against Hit the Dot's 4.2. SHREDD also leads on ratings volume (891 vs 32). Hit the Dot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHREDD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hit the Dot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SHREDD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHREDD has 891 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of SHREDD's written reviews are positive against 85% of Hit the Dot's.

SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, Hit the Dot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHREDD | Hit the Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredd/id844153422/reviews)** | [4.2 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-the-dot/id895553435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **891** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chaotic Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/293202011) | [Kijug Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/415193115) |

## What reviewers say

### SHREDD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredd/id844153422)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by controlling a shape that can split into two. Dodge spikes and other hazards by scraping the sides, hovering, or squeezing through tight gaps at the last moment.

**Highlights:** Ambidextrous gameplay, Split-in-two mechanic, Spike avoidance challenges, Scrape, hover, and squeeze maneuvers, Fast-paced action

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Themes Unlock plus Bonus Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Themes Unlock, Bonus Themes, plus Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced and challenging
- 💎 Great visuals and themes
- 🎨 Colorful and vibrant design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 High score not saving properly
- 🔁 Repetitive music and background
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
- 💤 Slow start and ramp-up speed

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent high score tracking
- Lag or performance issues

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize blocks and backgrounds
- Multiplayer or competitive features
- Save high scores across sessions


### Hit the Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-the-dot/id895553435)

A fast-paced tapping game where players aim to make dots disappear as quickly as possible. It offers multiple game modes, including timed challenges and competitive play against friends.

**Highlights:** Tap dots to make them disappear, Multiple game modes, Time Attack mode, Speed Tapping mode, All Dots mode, Survival mode, Multiplayer Dot Attack mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | Free | one-time |
| Survival Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dot Attack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHREDD free?

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

### Is Hit the Dot free?

Hit the Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SHREDD or Hit the Dot?

SHREDD is rated higher. SHREDD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while Hit the Dot averages 4.2 from 32 ratings.

### Do SHREDD or Hit the Dot have ads?

SHREDD shows ads; Hit the Dot does not.

### Which is updated more often, SHREDD or Hit the Dot?

SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, and Hit the Dot every 2 weeks. Most recently, SHREDD was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hit the Dot 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.*