1 vs Dots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1
Connect numbers sequentially on a board to create a single, unbroken path. Offers billions of puzzles with varying difficulties and modes, including diagonal linking. Customize appearance and compete on global leaderboards.
- Billions of unique puzzle boards
- Two play modes: Normal and Plus
- Four difficulty levels per mode
- Diagonal linking in Plus mode
- Hint system
- Customizable appearance (light, dark, paper)
- Global leaderboards
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1-2-Link is the perfect game for puzzle lovers of all levels! With quick, simple boards to difficult, more complex ones, 1-2-Link has it all. The goal is to fill the board with a single gapless connection by linking all the numbers in a sequential order. You can link the numbers horizontally or vertically. In Plus mode, you can even link them diagonally. With over a billion levels, four difficulties for each mode, 1-2-Link will satisfy any seeker of mind-challenging puzzles. Get a fun number linking experience that includes: • Over a billion unique puzzles boards so you will never run out of challenges • Two play modes available: Normal and Plus • Includes four different difficulties for each mode • Use hints to help when you are stuck • Choose a light, dark, or paper appearance for your number linking preference • Compete for the best time in the global leaderboards Billions of number linking challenges in the palm of your hand!
Dots
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Dots is a fast strategy game where one move can flip the entire board. Take turns charging the cells you control. Reach critical mass and a cell explodes into its neighbours, capturing them and setting off chain reactions. Build the right position, spot the cascade, and take every dot on the board. PLAY YOUR WAY • Find an online opponent in Quick Play. If no player is available, Dots may match you with an AI opponent. • Challenge a friend with a private room code. • Practise against adjustable AI or play pass-and-play on one device. • Choose Classic, Long, or Marathon boards. • Play Casual, Blitz, or Bullet time controls. BUILD YOUR RECORD • Create an optional account for rated games. • Climb the global leaderboard. • Add friends and send challenges. • Review completed games and request optional AI coaching. Dots is free to play and contains no advertising. You can start as a guest without creating an account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 1 at 4.8 against Dots's 4.0. 1 also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Dots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. 1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.
1 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | 1 | Dots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Brandon Gomez | MAKSYM SHEVCHENKO |
In-app purchases
1
- Remove Ads$1.99
Dots
No in-app purchases
