Dotsu vs The Unic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 620+ handcrafted levels
- Explosive power-ups
- Unique dot mechanics
- Sleek minimalist design
- 100% ad-free experience
- Side quests and secret shape guessing
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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 640+ 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: • 640+ 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!
The Unic
An observation game for pattern enthusiasts. Collect duplicates to reveal unique designs and build your own collection. Enjoy a visually stunning experience with daily quests and multiple game modes.
- Expand pattern collection
- Generate colorful shapes
- Capture duplicates
- 3 game modes
- Daily objectives
- Collect shards
- No internet required
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Expand your patterns collection to generate colorful shapes compositions. Capture duplicates, unveil The Unic, see how much you can reveal! The Unic is an observation game which should thrill any pattern and design lover. Whether you know what polka dots, tartan, argyle or gingham are, get ready to enjoy yourself in this fresh, highly colored and delicately crafted game! • A stunning visual experience • 3 game modes: choose your play style • Always play with a different setting • Daily objectives: every day complete a new quest to receive rewards! • Collect shards, complete patterns collections and build your own deck • No internet connection required • A fun experience suitable for all ages Finalist at International Mobile Game Awards 2020 ------------------------------------ PLEASE NOTE: The Unic is a completely free puzzle game, but you can also purchase some items within the game for real money. You can disable in app purchases on your device if you don't want to use this feature.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dotsu at none against The Unic's shown. Dotsu also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). The Unic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Dotsu sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and The Unic sells 12 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dotsu has 341 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Dotsu's written reviews are positive against 36% of The Unic's.
Dotsu ships an update every 2 weeks, The Unic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dotsu | The Unic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (341 ratings) — better | 4.3 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 341 — better | 44 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gamepocket Studio | Lozange Lab |
Customer experience
Dotsu
The Unic
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
The Unic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dotsu
- Mini bundle$1.99
- Special bundle$3.99
- Small bundle$3.99
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- No ads$4.99
- Medium bundle$9.99
- Large bundle$17.99
- XL bundle$29.99
- XXL bundle$49.99
The Unic
- 2 hours of Crazy Flip$0.29
- 6 hours of Zen Mode$0.49
- Pack of 400 gems$0.99
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- 7 skippers$0.99
- 9 skippers$0.99
- Pack of 1000 gems$1.99
- Unlock next slot$1.99
- Crazy Flip unlimited FOREVER$1.99
- Zen Mode unlimited FOREVER$2.99
- Pack of 2500 gems$3.99
- Pack of 5000 gems$5.99
- Pack of 12000 gems$9.99
