# Dotsu vs Ten Buttons

The clearest difference is rating: Dotsu at 4.6 against Ten Buttons's 4.0. Dotsu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Ten Buttons's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%). 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 Ten Buttons sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dotsu holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dotsu has 345 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Dotsu's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ten Buttons's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dotsu ships an update fortnightly, Ten Buttons every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dotsu | Ten Buttons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotsu-match-3-dots/id932799055/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ten-buttons/id1439778900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **345** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 188 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) | [Kamil Kucma](https://appshunter.io/developer/951837687) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Ten Buttons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ten-buttons/id1439778900)

A charming puzzle game where players connect colorful buttons to fill the board and complete sewing-themed challenges. It offers unique gameplay mechanics, beautiful visuals, and engaging weekly tournaments.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle rules, Handcrafted button animations, Captivating music, Leaderboard without sign-up, Weekly tournaments, In-game scissors power-up

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ten Buttons Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dotsu free?

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

### Is Ten Buttons free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dotsu or Ten Buttons?

Dotsu is rated higher. Dotsu averages 4.6 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Ten Buttons averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dotsu or Ten Buttons have ads?

Ten Buttons shows ads; Dotsu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dotsu or Ten Buttons?

Dotsu ships an update fortnightly, and Ten Buttons every 5 months. Most recently, Dotsu was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ten Buttons on November 2, 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.*