Comparison

Cubicks vs DotConnector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cubicks

This puzzle game combines Sudoku logic with 3D cube manipulation. Solve challenges by tapping cubes to change colors, ensuring each row and column displays four unique hues. It offers 1000 puzzles across four difficulty levels on phones and tablets.

Highlights
  • 3D cube color-matching puzzles
  • 1000 puzzles
  • 4 difficulty levels
  • Simple and beautiful UI
  • Multilingual support
  • Phone and tablet compatible
Features
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Cubicks is a mix between Sudoku and the Rubik's cube. A simple concept with a surprising result. Tap on the grey cubes to change their colors. In the end all rows and columns should have 4 different colors. Good luck! The app includes 1000 puzzles in 4 different levels: easy, medium, hard and evil. - Beautiful and simple UI. - In 4 languages: English, Spanish, French and Dutch - Phones and tablet support

About

DotConnector

Connect matching colored dots by drawing lines that fill the entire grid without crossing. Enjoy over 1,000 unique puzzles with various board shapes and play modes, including offline access.

Highlights
  • Connect matching colored dots
  • Fill the entire grid
  • Paths cannot cross
  • Over 1,000 puzzles
  • Multiple board shapes
  • Offline play
  • Daily challenges
Features
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CONNECT THE DOTS. FILL THE GRID. FIND THE PERFECT PATH. DotConnector is a colorful line and logic puzzle made for quick breaks, focused brain training and relaxing play. Connect every pair of matching dots, draw paths that never cross and fill every space to solve the board. The rules take seconds to learn. As the grids grow and the board shapes change, every route matters. Can you find the perfect solution and earn every star? HOW TO PLAY • Connect each pair of dots with the same color • Draw lines that never cross or overlap • Fill every space on the board • Solve each puzzle in the ideal number of moves to earn stars MORE THAN 1,000 PUZZLES Work through over 1,000 logic puzzles, from small grids that are perfect for a short break to challenging boards that demand careful planning. Once you have solved them all, Endless Mode can keep generating fresh puzzles. SEVEN DISTINCT BOARD SHAPES Think beyond the standard square grid. Solve square, hexagonal, circular, triangular, pentagonal, octagonal and letter-shaped boards. Every geometry creates different connections, constraints and possible paths. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • Free Play: solve puzzles at your own pace with no timer • Daily Challenge: return each day for a fresh set of boards • Time Trial: solve as many puzzles as possible before time runs out • Endless Mode: keep playing newly generated grids RELAXING BY DESIGN Calming colors, smooth animations and adjustable haptic feedback make every connection feel satisfying. Undo a move or restart a board for free whenever you want. There are no penalties for experimenting and finding a better route. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Stuck on a difficult grid? Use a hint to complete one full path and get your solution moving again. Earn or purchase hints when you need an extra nudge. PLAY OFFLINE The core puzzles are available without an internet connection, making DotConnector ideal for commuting, traveling or unwinding at home. Play for a few minutes or settle in for a longer logic session. FEATURES • 1,000+ color and logic puzzles • Fresh daily puzzle challenges • Seven board shapes in multiple sizes • Automatically generated Endless Mode levels • Time Trial and relaxed Free Play modes • Stars for efficient solutions • Helpful path-completing hints • Free undo and restart controls • Adjustable haptic feedback • Offline puzzle play If you enjoy color flow puzzles, line games, path planning, grid challenges and satisfying brain teasers, DotConnector offers an easy-to-learn puzzle with plenty to master. Download DotConnector for free and start connecting.

Screenshots

Cubicks4 screens
DotConnector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cubicks at none against DotConnector's shown. Cubicks also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). DotConnector's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cubicks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DotConnector sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cubicks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubicks ships an update every 5 months, DotConnector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cubicks versus DotConnector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubicksDotConnector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarcelo ParsKyle Adamson

Customer experience

Cubicks

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DotConnector

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cubicks

One-time3
  • Donate a coffee$1.99
  • Donate an ice cream$3.99
  • Donate a muffin$6.99
4 purchases

DotConnector

One-time4
  • 1 Hint$0.49
  • 3 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
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  • 5 Hints$1.99

Questions

Is Cubicks free?
Cubicks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotConnector free?
DotConnector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cubicks or DotConnector?
Cubicks is rated higher. Cubicks averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while DotConnector averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Cubicks or DotConnector have ads?
DotConnector shows ads; Cubicks does not.
Which is updated more often, Cubicks or DotConnector?
Cubicks ships an update every 5 months, and DotConnector every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cubicks was updated on October 10, 2026 and DotConnector on October 24, 2026.

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