Comparison

9 Squares! vs Linko Dots

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

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About

9 Squares!

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9 Squares! is a colorful puzzle game with entertaining and mesmerizing gameplay. Once you start playing, it isn't easy to stop. It has this "ok, one more level" effect. HOW TO PLAY Colorful squares will appear on the central board in various combinations. Find where they fit on any of the side boards. Rotate the central board if necessary. Tap one of the side boards to transfer the squares. Try to fill each board with the squares of the same color for extra points. Play as fast or as slow as you want. The game has two different modes: BEST SCORE In this mode, you are competing against your own top score. No timer, no pressure. Take your time and make the best choices. BEAT THE CLOCK Think fast. The game will challenge you to either collect a given number of squares or to reach a certain score before the clock runs out. Exercise your brain when you have a moment to spare and have fun!

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Linko Dots

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Welcome to Dotly, a beautifully crafted dot-connecting puzzle game that's easy to learn but endlessly satisfying to master. CONNECT & MATCH Draw lines between same-colored dots to clear them from the board. Connect in any direction, including diagonals! Form squares and loops for massive chain reactions that clear entire colors at once. 100 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Journey through 5 stunning worlds, each introducing new challenges: - Meadow (Levels 1-5): Learn the basics of dot connecting - Frost (Levels 6-20): Navigate around frozen dots and stone blockers - Prism (Levels 21-40): Master rainbow wildcards and complex objectives - Volcano (Levels 41-65): Defuse ticking bomb dots before they explode - Cosmos (Levels 66-100): Face the ultimate puzzle challenge SPECIAL DOT MECHANICS - Frozen Dots: Encased in ice, requiring two hits to crack and clear - Stone Blockers: Immovable obstacles that reshape the board - Rainbow Dots: Wild cards that connect with any color chain - Bomb Dots: Ticking countdowns that explode if not defused in time STRATEGIC POWER-UPS Equip up to 3 power-ups before each level: - Color Bomb: Instantly clear all dots of one color - Lightning Chain: Connect any adjacent dots regardless of color - Shuffle: Rearrange the board when you're stuck - Convert: Change any dot to the color you need - +3 Moves: Get extra moves when you need them most COMBO SYSTEM Build streaks and momentum for score multipliers. Enter Flow mode for maximum points and earn up to 3 stars on every level. CUSTOMIZE YOUR STYLE Earn coins by completing levels and unlock: - Dot Skins: Classic, Glossy, and Neon styles - Board Themes: Default, Midnight, and Sunset backgrounds - Trail Effects: Classic, Sparkle, and Electric connection lines PREMIUM QUALITY - Gorgeous animated gradient backgrounds - Smooth spring animations and satisfying haptic feedback - Entirely procedural graphics, no loading screens - Relaxing ambient soundscape Play at your own pace. No timers, no pressure, just pure puzzle satisfaction.

Screenshots

9 Squares!4 screens
Linko Dots3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 9 Squares! at none against Linko Dots's shown. 9 Squares! also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. 9 Squares! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Linko Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 2 level
9 Squares! versus Linko Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9 Squares!Linko Dots
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecond Gear GamesMuhammad Talseem

In-app purchases

4 purchases

9 Squares!

One-time4
  • 200 gems$1.99
  • 600 gems$4.99
  • 1500 gems$9.99
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  • 4000 gems$19.99
1 purchases

Linko Dots

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is 9 Squares! free?
9 Squares! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linko Dots free?
Linko Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 9 Squares! or Linko Dots have ads?
Linko Dots shows ads; 9 Squares! does not.

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