Dot Spinner vs Pulse Loop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Group same-colored dots
- Score points
- Rotating spinner mechanic
- Strategic aiming
- Fast-paced gameplay
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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!
Pulse Loop
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ONE MORE CATCH. ONE BIGGER COMBO. The screen fills up. The pace climbs. Your next catch could be your biggest. Pulse Loop: Aura Orbs is a fast-paced neon arcade game where your lasso turns waves of orbs into explosive combos. Catch multiple orbs in one sweep, build your score, and push through the rush to face the boss. Simple to start. Hard to call it a night. CATCH BIG. SCORE BIGGER. Why settle for one orb? Line up your lasso and catch several at once. Stack combos and watch the screen erupt in neon. KEEP UP WITH THE CHAOS. Start smooth. Then the orbs come faster and the screen gets crowded. Stay sharp as each level turns up the pressure. TAKE DOWN THE BOSS. Fill the bar. Face the boss. Land perfect hits to shrink it down and clear your way to the next level. MAKE THE GLOW YOURS. Unlock characters and aura packs, and put power-ups to work as you chase bigger catches. QUICK BREAK. BIG COMBOS. Short levels make it easy to squeeze in a round. Rising intensity gives you a reason to come back for another. • Smooth lasso-catching action • Multi-catch combos and explosive visual effects • Increasing speed and intensity • Boss battles with perfect-hit takedowns • Power-ups, unlockable characters, and aura packs • Optional ad-removal purchase Catch the rush. Chase the perfect combo. How many can you catch in one sweep?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dot Spinner at none against Pulse Loop's shown. Dot Spinner also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). Pulse Loop's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dot Spinner ships an update every 8 months, Pulse Loop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dot Spinner | Pulse Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (264 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 264 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 231 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | Talha Tosya |
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
Pulse Loop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dot Spinner
No in-app purchases
Pulse Loop
No in-app purchases







