# Stones & Sails vs DotDot Blast

The clearest difference is update cadence: DotDot Blast at every 2 days against Stones & Sails's every 3 weeks. Stones & Sails's advantage is ratings volume (715 vs 93). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stones & Sails sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DotDot Blast sells 6 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 — 4.8 for Stones & Sails against 4.9 for DotDot Blast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stones & Sails has 715 ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Stones & Sails's written reviews are positive against 100% of DotDot Blast's.

Stones & Sails ships an update every 3 weeks, DotDot Blast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stones & Sails | DotDot Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stones-and-sails/id1444297612/reviews) | **[4.9 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotdot-blast/id6504029983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **715** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 351 MB | 390 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [redBit games](https://appshunter.io/developer/622543755) | [Talefun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440135076) |

## What reviewers say

### Stones & Sails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stones-and-sails/id1444297612)

Embark on a pirate adventure across the seven seas in this match-3 puzzle saga. Join a quirky crew, explore exotic locations, and solve challenging puzzles with powerful combinations and unique boosters. Uncover hidden treasures and overcome obstacles with your strategic skills.

**Highlights:** Pirate match-3 puzzle levels, Special stone combinations, Unique pirate boosters, Challenging blockers, Pirate treasure chests, Comical toon characters, Amazing explorable locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Doubloons | $2.95 | one-time |
| Stones & Sails thank You | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Loot | $5.99 | one-time |
| Stones & Sails thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Doubloons | $8.99 | one-time |
| Stones & Sails thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Loot | $10.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving Loot | $14.99 | one-time |
| Stones & Sails thank You | $17.99 | one-time |
| Big Loot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💎 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎁 Lots of rewards and prizes
- 🕹️ Challenging but enjoyable levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive to progress without spending money
- 🔍 Lack of support and communication from developers
- 🔒 No social features or ability to play with friends

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezing
- Game closing unexpectedly
- Issues retrieving lives or other resources

**Requested features**

- Horizontal mode for larger screens
- More maps and levels to unlock
- Better tutorial and in-game explanations
- Daily login rewards or free gifts


### DotDot Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotdot-blast/id6504029983)

Connect same-colored dots to create powerful blasts and clear puzzle levels. Earn stars to decorate your house and compete with friends globally in this engaging, ad-free game.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored dots, Create powerful Power-Ups, Blast through blocks, Solve puzzle levels, Decorate your house with stars, Compete in races with friends

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins Bundle | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stones & Sails free?

Stones & Sails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DotDot Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stones & Sails or DotDot Blast?

DotDot Blast is rated higher. Stones & Sails averages 4.8 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while DotDot Blast averages 4.9 from 93 ratings.

### Do Stones & Sails or DotDot Blast have ads?

Neither Stones & Sails nor DotDot Blast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stones & Sails or DotDot Blast?

Stones & Sails ships an update every 3 weeks, and DotDot Blast every 2 days. Most recently, Stones & Sails was updated on November 6, 2026 and DotDot Blast on October 30, 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.*