# Slash/Dots. vs Connect and Blast

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slash/Dots. | Connect and Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (985 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slashdots-physics-puzzles/id1238595611/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-blast/id6449366025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **985** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIBIER GAMES LIMITED LIABILITY CO.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187051256) | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) |

## What reviewers say

### Slash/Dots.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slashdots-physics-puzzles/id1238595611)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all stages | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| Infinite hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Enjoyable background music
- 💡 Ability to create custom stages
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay
- 🤔 Engaging puzzles that make you think

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🧟‍♀️ Frequent ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🤯 Overly difficult stages with poor guidance
- 🤔 Unclear save/publish functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing levels
- Ads fail to load or play properly
- Levels sometimes fail to load correctly

**Requested features**

- 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

[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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*