Comparison

Slash/Dots. vs Connect and Blast

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

Head to head
About

Slash/Dots.

Engage in a physics-based puzzle adventure where you strategically cut wood to interact with balls. Over 100 challenging stages await, from simple to complex. Unleash your creativity with a stage maker featuring ramps, motors, gears, and dominos.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Wood cutting mechanics
  • Over 100 stages
  • Stage Maker tool
  • Interactive elements (ramps, motors, gears, dominos)
Features
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"Slash/Dots." is a physics puzzle game, where you cut wood and hit balls against each other. There are over a 100 stages ranging from crystal-clear easy to mind-boggling difficulty. Added Stage Maker!! Ramps, motors, gears and even dominos! There are fresh tricks and challenges that awaits you. 。.。・.。*゚+。。.。・.。*゚+。。.。・。*゚+。。.。・.。*゚+。。.。・.。*゚ In Japanese App Store, won Action 2nd place and Puzzle 2nd place !! Thanks ! 。*゚+。。.。・.。*゚+。。.。・.。*゚。.。・.。*゚+。。.。・.。*゚。.。・.。

About

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.

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
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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!

Screenshots

Slash/Dots.4 screens
Connect and Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Connect and Blast at 5.0 against Slash/Dots.'s 4.5. Slash/Dots.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (985 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Slash/Dots. sells 6 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connect and Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slash/Dots. has 985 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slash/Dots. ships an update every 2 weeks, Connect and Blast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Slash/Dots. versus Connect and Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlash/Dots.Connect and Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (985 ratings)5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings985 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIBIER GAMES LIMITED LIABILITY CO.Rocketship Studios LLP

Customer experience

Slash/Dots.

All ratings985 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative45.8%

Connect and Blast

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Slash/Dots.

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes after completing levels
  • Ads fail to load or play properly
  • Levels sometimes fail to load correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and stage creation options
  • Ability to mute ads or pay to remove them
  • Better in-game progress tracking
  • Improved stability and performance

Connect and Blast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Slash/Dots.

One-time6
  • 5 hints$0.99
  • Unlock all stages$2.99
  • 25hints$3.99
Show 3 more
  • remove ads$4.99
  • 50 hints$6.99
  • Infinite hints$9.99
5 purchases

Connect and Blast

One-time5
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Coin Pack 2$4.99
  • Coin Pack 3$19.99
Show 2 more
  • Coin Pack 4$39.99
  • Coin Pack 5$79.99

Questions

Is Slash/Dots. free?
Slash/Dots. 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, Slash/Dots. or Connect and Blast?
Connect and Blast is rated higher. Slash/Dots. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 985 ratings, while Connect and Blast averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.
Do Slash/Dots. or Connect and Blast have ads?
Connect and Blast shows ads; Slash/Dots. does not.
Which is updated more often, Slash/Dots. or Connect and Blast?
Slash/Dots. ships an update every 2 weeks, and Connect and Blast monthly. Most recently, Slash/Dots. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Connect and Blast on October 22, 2026.

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