Comparison

Dot Spinner vs Platformus

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

Head to head
About

Dot Spinner

Clear the spinner by grouping three or more same-colored dots. The challenge lies in the spinner's constant movement, requiring strategic aiming and shooting.

Highlights
  • Group same-colored dots
  • Score points
  • Rotating spinner mechanic
  • Strategic aiming
  • Fast-paced gameplay
Features
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Your goal is to clear all the dots on the spinner, scoring as many points as possible. You can remove the dots by forming groups of three or more dots with the same color. Simple, right? But the whole shape moves every time you hit it! You'll have to use strategic thinking. Now aim and shoot!

About

Platformus

Features
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Platformus — Keep the Balance, Make the Shot, Climb to the Top! The ball is rolling, the platform is shifting, and the basket is waiting for you! Platformus is a minimalist yet addictive balance game that puts your reflexes and control skills to the test. Your goal is simple: Keep the ball balanced on the platform and guide it into the basket. Features: Minimalist and modern design Compete with friends on the leaderboard Easy to play, hard to master — fun for all ages Get your balance right, make the perfect shot, and aim for the highest score! Platformus is free to play now!

Screenshots

Dot Spinner4 screens
Platformus2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Platformus at every 3 months against Dot Spinner's every 8 months. Dot Spinner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dot Spinner ships an update every 8 months, Platformus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dot Spinner versus Platformus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDot SpinnerPlatformus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (264 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings264 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetchappilyas YILMAZ

Bugs and requests

Dot Spinner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent ball behavior and spawning
  • Game freezes when exiting ads

Requested features

3 requests
  • Save progress and resume from last level
  • Ability to select levels
  • Improved color contrast for visibility

Platformus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dot Spinner

No in-app purchases

None

Platformus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dot Spinner free?
Dot Spinner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Platformus free?
Platformus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dot Spinner or Platformus have ads?
Neither Dot Spinner nor Platformus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dot Spinner or Platformus?
Dot Spinner ships an update every 8 months, and Platformus every 3 months. Most recently, Dot Spinner was updated on October 7, 2026 and Platformus on October 6, 2026.

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