Move the Dotz vs Connect and Blast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Move the Dotz
A unique puzzle game with a match-3 mechanic on unconventional board shapes. Shift lines to align three or more same-colored dots and clear the board. Offers mind-twisting levels for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Match-3 gameplay
- Shifting line mechanics
- Unusual field geometry
- Mind-twisting levels
- Dot clearing puzzles
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This is a classic match 3 mechanic, but unusual field geometry creates mind-twisting levels. Basically: - You can shift any line on the field by 1 step. - A line is either a diameter or a circle - you will get it as soon as you see the field. - Three or more same-colored dots arranged sequentially on any line disappear. - The goal is to clear the field. This game is for those who loves puzzles. Enjoy it!
Connect and Blast
A captivating puzzle game where you strategically drop and connect colored dots on a grid. Match three or more of the same color to blast them, utilizing special items like grass, balloons, and crates to clear the board and achieve your goals.
- Drag and drop dot placement
- Connect and blast same-colored dots
- Special item mechanics (grass, balloon, crate)
- Strategic puzzle gameplay
- Goal-oriented level clearing
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Welcome to our exciting puzzle game! Get ready for a thrilling gameplay experience with these simple instructions: How to Play: - Drag and drop dots from the bottom onto the grid. - Connect and blast three or more dots of the same color in a row. - Keep your focus on the goal and strive to clear them all. Special Items: - Grass: Clear any dots on top of a grass tile by blasting them. - Balloon: Clear any dots adjacent to a balloon tile by blasting them. - Crate: Clear any dots next to a crate tile by blasting them (be mindful of the strength). Challenge yourself with strategic dot-matching and utilize these special items to enhance your gameplay. Download now and embark on a thrilling journey filled with explosive fun!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Move the Dotz at none against Connect and Blast's shown. Move the Dotz also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Connect and Blast's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Move the Dotz sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Connect and Blast sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Move the Dotz against 5.0 for Connect and Blast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect and Blast has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Move the Dotz ships an update fortnightly, Connect and Blast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Move the Dotz | Connect and Blast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavlo Shelyazhenko | Rocketship Studios LLP |
Customer experience
Move the Dotz
Connect and Blast
In-app purchases
Move the Dotz
- 10 hints$0.99
- 30 hints$1.99
Connect and Blast
- Coin Pack 1$1.99
- Coin Pack 2$4.99
- Coin Pack 3$19.99
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- Coin Pack 4$39.99
- Coin Pack 5$79.99
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