# Agar.io vs Dot Eater

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dot Eater at 72% against Agar.io's 29%. Dot Eater also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Agar.io's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (221K vs 15). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Agar.io sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Dot Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

Agar.io holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Agar.io has 221K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Agar.io's written reviews are positive against 72% of Dot Eater's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Agar.io ships an update every 4 weeks, Dot Eater every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Agar.io | Dot Eater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (221K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agario/id995999703/reviews)** | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-eater/id1002494306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) |

## What reviewers say

### Agar.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agario/id995999703)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Grow your cell by consuming smaller cells and avoiding larger ones in this online multiplayer game. Master tactics like splitting and dodging to become the biggest cell. Unlock secret skins with special usernames.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer gameplay, Grow by eating other players, Avoid larger cells, Splitting and dodging tactics, Special secret skins, Touchscreen controls

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agar.io 7-days Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Stack of DNA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Skin Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stash of Coins - Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wallet of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wallet of Coins - Promo | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🔥 Iconic game
- 💎 Great rewards system
- 🎨 Customizable skins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty for new players
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 💰 Excessive ads and microtransactions
- 🔒 Lack of account portability
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent potion rewards
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Delayed controls and server transfers
- Invisible skins and exploits

**Requested features**

- Private/custom servers
- Ability to delete unwanted potions
- Improved matchmaking and skill-based lobbies
- More game modes and content updates


### Dot Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-eater/id1002494306)

Control a growing dot, consuming smaller dots to increase your size. Avoid larger dots to survive and aim to become the biggest dot on the screen. Utilize a new teleport feature for strategic movement.

**Highlights:** Eat smaller dots, Grow your dot, Avoid bigger dots, Teleport feature, Improved performance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance without lag
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Bots instead of real players
- 🔒 Lack of online multiplayer
- 🔀 Difficulty in controlling the dot

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing game freezes or crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting and resuming the game

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Implement splitting and mass ejection mechanics
- Allow customization of dot appearance and name
- Introduce difficulty settings or game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Agar.io free?

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

### Is Dot Eater free?

Dot Eater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Agar.io or Dot Eater?

Agar.io is rated higher. Agar.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 221K ratings, while Dot Eater averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Agar.io or Dot Eater have ads?

Agar.io shows ads; Dot Eater does not.

### Which is updated more often, Agar.io or Dot Eater?

Agar.io ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dot Eater every 12 months. Most recently, Agar.io was updated on October 1, 2026 and Dot Eater on August 14, 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.*