# Dotsu vs Smoosh!

The clearest difference is rating: Dotsu at 4.6 against Smoosh!'s 3.9. Dotsu also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (341 vs 31). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dotsu sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Smoosh! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dotsu holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dotsu has 341 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Dotsu's written reviews are positive against 73% of Smoosh!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dotsu ships an update every 2 weeks, Smoosh! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dotsu | Smoosh! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotsu-match-3-dots/id932799055/reviews)** | [3.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoosh/id1059833708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **341** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamepocket Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/496247882) | [Curious Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/309017449) |

## What reviewers say

### Dotsu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotsu-match-3-dots/id932799055)

Engage in a unique match-3 puzzle adventure with colorful dots and explosive power-ups. Explore over 620 handcrafted levels featuring fresh mechanics and a sleek design. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience with captivating visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** 620+ handcrafted levels, Explosive power-ups, Unique dot mechanics, Sleek minimalist design, 100% ad-free experience, Side quests and secret shape guessing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| XL bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| XXL bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun from the get-go
- 👍 Better than Two Dots
- 👍 Very nice game - not too money-oriented
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Perfect!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Still need more levels
- 🐛 Enjoyable, but. . .
- 🐛 Too Difficult
- 🐛 Color Issues
- 🐛 Game too hard too soon

**Reported bugs**

- Something went wrong where now it won't clear the colors when I match them
- Text and many logos disappear at the beginning of each level
- Couldn't beat the broom level in 3 tries and ran out of brooms so I could play the level

**Requested features**

- Add level replay
- More ways to get coins
- Add undo power-up
- Add ability to replay completed levels
- Add more levels


### Smoosh!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoosh/id1059833708)

This addictive puzzle game challenges players to guide colorful characters through intricate levels. Mix colors, avoid obstacles, and strategize moves to reach the goal within a set number of actions.

**Highlights:** 180 addictive puzzles, Color mixing mechanics, Unique obstacles, Play at your own pace, Achieve Par score

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platform 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform Pack 7, 8, 9 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dotsu free?

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

### Is Smoosh! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dotsu or Smoosh!?

Dotsu is rated higher. Dotsu averages 4.6 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Smoosh! averages 3.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Dotsu or Smoosh! have ads?

Neither Dotsu nor Smoosh! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dotsu or Smoosh!?

Dotsu ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smoosh! every 2 months. Most recently, Dotsu was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smoosh! on September 29, 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.*