VIM vs Connect and Blast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIM
Defend your star by destroying incoming obstacles and expand your galaxy. Enjoy a simple yet engaging space adventure.
- Protect your star
- Destroy obstacles
- Build your galaxy
- Engaging gameplay
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- Protect your star - Destroy the obstacles - Build your galaxy as big as you can - Enjoy! ;)
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.
- Drag and drop dot placement
- Connect and blast same-colored dots
- Special item mechanics (grass, balloon, crate)
- Strategic puzzle gameplay
- Goal-oriented level clearing
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Connect and Blast at 5.0 against VIM's 3.5. VIM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. VIM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 17 respectively.
VIM ships an update every 2 months, Connect and Blast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIM | Connect and Blast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noor Creative, LLC | Rocketship Studios LLP |
Customer experience
VIM
Connect and Blast
In-app purchases
VIM
- VIM Premium$1.99
Connect and Blast
- Coin Pack 1$1.99
- Coin Pack 2$4.99
- Coin Pack 3$19.99
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- Coin Pack 4$39.99
- Coin Pack 5$79.99
