Comparison

Dotsu vs ≈ Equilibrium

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

Head to head
About

Dotsu

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
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Welcome to the world of Dotsu — a colorful match-3 experience like no other! Step into a universe where dots of all shapes and sizes collide to create explosive puzzles! In this ad-free, addictive match-3 game, you combine colorful dots and trigger powerful effects using Liners, Pulsers, Blasters, Shurikens, and many more. This is not just another match-3 clone. Dotsu introduces fresh mechanics, unique objectives, and a sleek minimalist design — it plays like nothing you've seen before. With 660+ handcrafted levels and many more on the way, there's always a new challenge waiting. Whether you're solving puzzles casually or chasing perfection, Dotsu fits your style. And the best part? Absolutely no ads. Ever. WHAT AWAITS INSIDE: • 660+ handcrafted levels (and more coming!) • Colorful and dynamic dot mechanics • Sleek minimalist visuals • Captivating music and sound • Side quests and secret shape guessing • Vault unlocking and hidden features • Two beautiful visual skins • 100% ad-free experience From the creator of puzzle hits like Dotello, Jewel Galaxy, Rings, and Perspecto, Dotsu is a deeply satisfying and endlessly engaging puzzle game you'll keep coming back to. Download now and dive into the world of dots!

About

≈ Equilibrium

Engage your logic and creativity in this space-themed puzzle game. Drag lines to create light symmetries and solve enigmas across hundreds of levels. Immerse yourself in a sci-fi story with a relaxing soundtrack and captivating visuals.

Highlights
  • Drag lines to create light symmetries
  • Solve enigmas and match puzzle sides
  • Immersive sci-fi story and visuals
  • 200 levels across 20 worlds
  • Relaxing environment and soothing soundtrack
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Equilibrium is a space odyssey disguised in an addictive puzzle game, where you have to use your creativity and logic skills to drag lines and create beautiful light symmetries. Supported in simple rules, Equilibrium creates the perfect balance between a good adventure and a brain challenge. The goal is to match both sides of the puzzle, solving the enigma, making lines shine and disclosing mystic shapes. After a couple of flickering neon lights unveiled, your attention will drag to an immersive sci-fi story. There is nothing better than some interstellar visual design combined with a soothing soundtrack to kill stress and embrace deep relaxation. Ready to bring some equilibrium to our universe? Brainstorm now! Features: • Easy rules to learn but every level is a new challenge and every world brings something new. • Storytelling lines between worlds and filmmaking camera angles will take you to a science fiction universe. • Adventure mode across 200 levels and 20 immersive worlds. • Relaxing environment and no pressure to finish it. Like space, time is also infinite in Equilibrium. • Addictive gameplay: once you master it, you cannot stop playing. • Soothing music, evocative visual design and immersive sci-fi atmosphere. Headphones recommended for high quality experience! Do you like our work? Connect below: • Listen to our stories: https://www.instagram.com/8infinitygames/ • Learn more about us: https://www.infinitygames.io/ • Show us your love: https://www.facebook.com/infinitygamespage • Follow our steps: https://twitter.com/8infinitygames

Screenshots

Dotsu4 screens
≈ Equilibrium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ≈ Equilibrium at 8.0 against Dotsu's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Dotsu sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and ≈ Equilibrium sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dotsu against 4.7 for ≈ Equilibrium. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 343 and 180 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Dotsu's written reviews are positive against 68% of ≈ Equilibrium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dotsu ships an update fortnightly, ≈ Equilibrium every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dotsu versus ≈ Equilibrium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotsu≈ Equilibrium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (343 ratings)4.7 (180 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews — better67.9% of reviews
Number of ratings343 — better180
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGamepocket StudioINFINITY GAMES, LDA

Customer experience

Dotsu

All ratings342 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative18.1%

≈ Equilibrium

All ratings179 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

Dotsu

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

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

≈ Equilibrium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Dotsu

One-time8
  • Mini bundle$1.99
  • Special bundle$3.99
  • Small bundle$3.99
Show 5 more
  • No ads$4.99
  • Medium bundle$9.99
  • Large bundle$17.99
  • XL bundle$29.99
  • XXL bundle$49.99
10 purchases

≈ Equilibrium

One-time10
  • 10 Hints$1.99
  • Meteoroid$1.99
  • Asteroid$3.99
Show 7 more
  • 30 Hints$3.99
  • Bundle3$3.99
  • 100 Hints$5.99
  • Comet$5.99
  • Fireball$9.99
  • Sun$17.99
  • Infinite Hints$17.99

Questions

Is Dotsu free?
Dotsu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ≈ Equilibrium free?
≈ Equilibrium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dotsu or ≈ Equilibrium?
≈ Equilibrium is rated higher. Dotsu averages 4.6 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while ≈ Equilibrium averages 4.7 from 180 ratings.
Do Dotsu or ≈ Equilibrium have ads?
Neither Dotsu nor ≈ Equilibrium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dotsu or ≈ Equilibrium?
Dotsu ships an update fortnightly, and ≈ Equilibrium every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dotsu was updated on October 24, 2026 and ≈ Equilibrium on October 21, 2026.

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