# Move the Dotz vs Connect and Blast

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Move the Dotz | Connect and Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-dotz/id1189652388/reviews) | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-blast/id6449366025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavlo Shelyazhenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090245154) | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) |

## What reviewers say

### Move the Dotz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-dotz/id1189652388)

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.

**Highlights:** Match-3 gameplay, Shifting line mechanics, Unusual field geometry, Mind-twisting levels, Dot clearing puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |


### Connect and Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-blast/id6449366025)

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.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop dot placement, Connect and blast same-colored dots, Special item mechanics (grass, balloon, crate), Strategic puzzle gameplay, Goal-oriented level clearing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Move the Dotz free?

Move the Dotz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connect and Blast free?

Connect and Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Move the Dotz or Connect and Blast?

Move the Dotz and Connect and Blast are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 17 ratings respectively.

### Do Move the Dotz or Connect and Blast have ads?

Connect and Blast shows ads; Move the Dotz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Move the Dotz or Connect and Blast?

Move the Dotz ships an update fortnightly, and Connect and Blast monthly. Most recently, Move the Dotz was updated on October 24, 2026 and Connect and Blast on October 22, 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.*