# 1 DOT vs PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1 DOT at 54% against PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND's 0%. 1 DOT also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (269 vs 6). PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1 DOT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1 DOT holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1 DOT has 269 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of 1 DOT's written reviews are positive against 0% of PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND's.

1 DOT ships an update every 3 weeks, PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 DOT | PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-dot/id891598243/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-monster-island/id1616829397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **269** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **53.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lemon Jam Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884737211) | [佳 廖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449447222) |

## What reviewers say

### 1 DOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-dot/id891598243)

A highly addictive and satisfying casual game where players must absorb blue dots while skillfully avoiding red ones to achieve higher scores. Simple tap and slide controls make it easy to pick up and play, offering a fun challenge to beat friends' high scores.

**Highlights:** Absorb blue dots, Avoid red dots, High score chasing, Simple tap and slide controls, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADs Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Fun to play
- ✨ Nice graphics
- 👌 Accurate touch control
- 🎵 Dope music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Too many ads
- 😠 Ads redirect to App Store
- 🤯 Ads pop up at inconvenient times
- 😵 Game is too fast
- 🤏 Dot is too big

**Reported bugs**

- Ads redirect to App Store when exiting
- Ad pops up when pressing restart button
- Ads delay and force clicks

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Fewer ads
- Delay ads after playing
- Levels
- More modes or features


### PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-monster-island/id1616829397)

Defend a village from evil monsters in this pixel survival adventure. Collect resources, build defenses, and upgrade your character to defeat the invaders. Engage in strategic combat to protect the villagers.

**Highlights:** Pixel survival adventure, Resource collection, Defense building, Monster combat, Attribute upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gem | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gem | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1 DOT free?

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

### Is PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND free?

PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 1 DOT or PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND?

1 DOT is rated higher. 1 DOT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do 1 DOT or PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND have ads?

Neither 1 DOT nor PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1 DOT or PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND?

1 DOT ships an update every 3 weeks, and PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND every 5 days. Most recently, 1 DOT was updated on October 21, 2026 and PIXEL MONSTER ISLAND on October 24, 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.*