# Dotsu vs Guess Mess

Dotsu and Guess Mess both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Dotsu's written reviews are positive against 18% of Guess Mess's. Dotsu also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dotsu sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Guess Mess sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dotsu against 4.7 for Guess Mess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 343 and 181 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Dotsu's written reviews are positive against 18% of Guess Mess's.

Dotsu ships an update fortnightly, Guess Mess every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dotsu | Guess Mess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotsu-match-3-dots/id932799055/reviews) | **[4.7 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-mess/id6450798532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **343** | 181 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 216 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) | [The Mob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694985130) |

## 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


### Guess Mess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-mess/id6450798532)

Engage your brain with a lively word puzzle game featuring hundreds of levels. Test your attentiveness and wit to discover hidden words, with hints available to help you along the way. Perfect for quick relaxation or extended brain-boosting sessions.

**Highlights:** Word puzzles and challenges, Hundreds of levels, Hints available, Mesmerizing design, Straightforward mechanics, Brainpower boosting

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dotsu free?

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

### Is Guess Mess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dotsu or Guess Mess?

Guess Mess is rated higher. Dotsu averages 4.6 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while Guess Mess averages 4.7 from 181 ratings.

### Do Dotsu or Guess Mess have ads?

Guess Mess shows ads; Dotsu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dotsu or Guess Mess?

Dotsu ships an update fortnightly, and Guess Mess every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dotsu was updated on October 24, 2026 and Guess Mess on October 24, 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.*