Comparison

Hit the Dot vs The Impossible Safe

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

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About

Hit the Dot

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
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Hit the Dot is a great fast-paced game where you tap each dot on the screen to make it disappear. Do it as fast as possible to get great scores! Game modes: • Time Attack - Hit 20 dots as fast as possible! • Speed Tapping - Hit as many dots as possible in 10 seconds! • All Dots - Hit all the dots on the screen! • Survival - Dots slowly appear faster and faster. Don't let 5 on the screen at once! • Dot Attack - Play with friends! Tap a dot to give it to the opponent. Have the fewest dots on your side after 10 seconds to win! Compete with your friends and the world for the best scores!

About

The Impossible Safe

Experience the thrill of a high-stakes heist by cracking a virtual safe against the clock. This game uses advanced haptic feedback to simulate the tactile experience of manipulating a lock, challenging your focus and nerve.

Highlights
  • Haptic feedback for realistic lock manipulation
  • 60-second time limit for each attempt
  • Global leaderboards for competitive play
  • Challenge friends to head-to-head contests
  • Immersive and tactile gameplay
Features
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Unlock the Thrill of the Ultimate Heist with The Impossible Safe Ever wondered what it feels like to be part of a high-stakes heist, the kind that keeps you on the edge of your seat in blockbuster movies like Mission Impossible or Ocean’s Eleven? The clock is ticking, your heart’s racing, and all that stands between you and untold riches is a vault that no one’s ever been able to crack… until now. Welcome to The Impossible Safe — a game that turns your iPhone into the vault of your dreams and challenges you to crack it with nothing but your wits and a keen sense of touch. In this pulse-pounding race against time, every second counts, and every move brings you one step closer to becoming the ultimate master of safes. Feel the Lock Click: The Magic of Haptic Feedback Forget about random guessing or mindless tapping — The Impossible Safe lets you feel the lock with your fingers. Using your iPhone’s advanced haptic feedback technology, this game transforms each spin of the dial into an immersive experience. You’ll sense the subtle vibrations as you get closer to the correct combination, just like a master safecracker using a stethoscope to hear that perfect “click” in the movies. Spin the dial, listen with your fingers, and discover the thrill of finding the exact moment when the tumblers fall into place. It's tactile. It's realistic. And it's unlike any game you’ve played before. A Race Against Time: Can You Handle the Pressure? In the world of The Impossible Safe, time is your biggest enemy. You’ve got just 60 seconds to crack the code before the opportunity slips through your fingers. Do you trust your instincts? Can you keep your cool when every second brings you closer to success… or failure? This isn't just a game; it's a test of nerves, skill, and focus. With every turn of the dial, the tension mounts. Your goal? Crack the safe before the timer hits zero. The question is — can you do it under pressure? Challenge Friends and Rivals: Who’s the Ultimate Safe Cracker? Cracking safes is a lot more fun when there’s competition. Think you’ve got the fastest fingers and the sharpest mind? Prove it! The Impossible Safe lets you challenge friends, family, and players from around the world to see who can crack the safe the quickest. You’ll climb the leaderboards to become the best of the best. But don’t get too comfortable — there’s always someone out there looking to knock you off the top spot. Features That Keep You Hooked: * Haptic Feedback Mastery: Feel your way to the right combination with iPhone’s haptic technology, making every game an immersive and tactile experience. * Beat the Clock: You have only 60 seconds to crack the safe, creating a thrilling race against time that keeps your adrenaline pumping. * Global Leaderboards: Compete with players worldwide, rise through the ranks, and prove you're the ultimate safe-cracking genius. * Challenge Your Friends: See who’s the fastest and most precise among your friends. Can they keep up with your pace? * Endless Replayability: Every game is different, with new combinations and a new rush of excitement every time you spin the dial. It’s easy to pick up, but hard to master — the perfect balance for those who want to test their skills without spending hours learning complex mechanics. The more you play, the better you’ll get at recognizing the subtle feedback and adjusting your technique to crack safes faster than ever. The Art of the Heist in Your Pocket Step into the shoes of the world’s greatest safecracker and take on a challenge that will test your reflexes, intuition, and nerves. With The Impossible Safe on your iPhone, you’ll have the tools to pull off the heist of the century anytime, anywhere. No complicated setups. No need for advanced strategies. Just you, your phone, and the thrill of cracking the world’s most impossible safes. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Spin the dial, feel the click, and see if you’ve got what it takes to crack The Impossible Safe.

Screenshots

Hit the Dot3 screens
The Impossible Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hit the Dot at 85% against The Impossible Safe's 33%. Hit the Dot also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). The Impossible Safe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (187 vs 32). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hit the Dot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Impossible Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hit the Dot holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Impossible Safe has 187 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Hit the Dot's written reviews are positive against 33% of The Impossible Safe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hit the Dot ships an update every 2 weeks, The Impossible Safe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hit the Dot versus The Impossible Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHit the DotThe Impossible Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (32 ratings) — better3.1 (187 ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings32187 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKijug SoftwareEdvin Linden

Customer experience

Hit the Dot

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.8%

The Impossible Safe

All ratings187 ratings
Positive51.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Hit the Dot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Impossible Safe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't open
  • Doesn't work
  • No game

Requested features

5 requests
  • Different lock skins
  • No time limitations
  • Lock picking version
  • Practice mode without timer
  • More attempts/time

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hit the Dot

One-time3
  • Remove AdsFree
  • Survival Mode$0.99
  • Dot Attack$0.99
None

The Impossible Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hit the Dot free?
Hit the Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Impossible Safe free?
The Impossible Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hit the Dot or The Impossible Safe?
Hit the Dot is rated higher. Hit the Dot averages 4.2 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while The Impossible Safe averages 3.1 from 187 ratings.
Do Hit the Dot or The Impossible Safe have ads?
Neither Hit the Dot nor The Impossible Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hit the Dot or The Impossible Safe?
Hit the Dot ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Impossible Safe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hit the Dot was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Impossible Safe on October 14, 2026.

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