# Dotsu vs The Unic

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 (fortnightly 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.

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 343 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 fortnightly, The Unic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dotsu | The Unic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotsu-match-3-dots/id932799055/reviews)** | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unic-match-patterns/id1436830923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **343** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamepocket Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/496247882) | [Lozange Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/937331328) |

## 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


### The Unic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unic-match-patterns/id1436830923)

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.

**Highlights:** Expand pattern collection, Generate colorful shapes, Capture duplicates, 3 game modes, Daily objectives, Collect shards, No internet required

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 hours of Crazy Flip | $0.29 | one-time |
| 6 hours of Zen Mode | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pack of 400 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 skippers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9 skippers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1000 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock next slot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Flip unlimited FOREVER | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zen Mode unlimited FOREVER | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2500 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5000 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12000 gems | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dotsu free?

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

### Is The Unic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dotsu or The Unic?

Dotsu is rated higher. Dotsu averages 4.6 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while The Unic averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do Dotsu or The Unic have ads?

The Unic shows ads; Dotsu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dotsu or The Unic?

Dotsu ships an update fortnightly, and The Unic every 2 months. Most recently, Dotsu was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Unic on October 23, 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.*