Comparison

I Can Paint vs DotConnector

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

Head to head
About

I Can Paint

Unleash your inner artist with this digital painting application. Explore a variety of colors and tools to create unique artwork. Perfect for casual creativity and artistic exploration.

Highlights
  • Digital painting tools
  • Color exploration
  • Creative art creation
  • User-friendly interface
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About

DotConnector

Connect matching colored dots by drawing lines that fill the entire grid without crossing. Enjoy over 1,000 unique puzzles with various board shapes and play modes, including offline access.

Highlights
  • Connect matching colored dots
  • Fill the entire grid
  • Paths cannot cross
  • Over 1,000 puzzles
  • Multiple board shapes
  • Offline play
  • Daily challenges
Features
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CONNECT THE DOTS. FILL THE GRID. FIND THE PERFECT PATH. DotConnector is a colorful line and logic puzzle made for quick breaks, focused brain training and relaxing play. Connect every pair of matching dots, draw paths that never cross and fill every space to solve the board. The rules take seconds to learn. As the grids grow and the board shapes change, every route matters. Can you find the perfect solution and earn every star? HOW TO PLAY • Connect each pair of dots with the same color • Draw lines that never cross or overlap • Fill every space on the board • Solve each puzzle in the ideal number of moves to earn stars MORE THAN 1,000 PUZZLES Work through over 1,000 logic puzzles, from small grids that are perfect for a short break to challenging boards that demand careful planning. Once you have solved them all, Endless Mode can keep generating fresh puzzles. SEVEN DISTINCT BOARD SHAPES Think beyond the standard square grid. Solve square, hexagonal, circular, triangular, pentagonal, octagonal and letter-shaped boards. Every geometry creates different connections, constraints and possible paths. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • Free Play: solve puzzles at your own pace with no timer • Daily Challenge: return each day for a fresh set of boards • Time Trial: solve as many puzzles as possible before time runs out • Endless Mode: keep playing newly generated grids RELAXING BY DESIGN Calming colors, smooth animations and adjustable haptic feedback make every connection feel satisfying. Undo a move or restart a board for free whenever you want. There are no penalties for experimenting and finding a better route. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Stuck on a difficult grid? Use a hint to complete one full path and get your solution moving again. Earn or purchase hints when you need an extra nudge. PLAY OFFLINE The core puzzles are available without an internet connection, making DotConnector ideal for commuting, traveling or unwinding at home. Play for a few minutes or settle in for a longer logic session. FEATURES • 1,000+ color and logic puzzles • Fresh daily puzzle challenges • Seven board shapes in multiple sizes • Automatically generated Endless Mode levels • Time Trial and relaxed Free Play modes • Stars for efficient solutions • Helpful path-completing hints • Free undo and restart controls • Adjustable haptic feedback • Offline puzzle play If you enjoy color flow puzzles, line games, path planning, grid challenges and satisfying brain teasers, DotConnector offers an easy-to-learn puzzle with plenty to master. Download DotConnector for free and start connecting.

Screenshots

I Can Paint4 screens
DotConnector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: I Can Paint at none against DotConnector's 4. I Can Paint also leads on ratings volume (113K vs 4) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.6). DotConnector's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DotConnector sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. I Can Paint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DotConnector holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Can Paint has 113K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I Can Paint ships an update every 2 months, DotConnector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
I Can Paint versus DotConnector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI Can PaintDotConnector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (113K ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings113K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB35 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCoco PlayKyle Adamson

Customer experience

I Can Paint

All ratings112,513 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive46.1%
Neutral16.3%
Negative37.6%

DotConnector

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

I Can Paint

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Painting lines not finishing properly
  • Ads not loading or getting stuck
  • Painting progress reset after updates
  • Inconsistent loop/layer limits across levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sandbox/free-play mode with unlimited loops
  • Ability to choose paint colors and canvas freely
  • Gallery to save and view past paintings
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version

DotConnector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

I Can Paint

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

DotConnector

One-time4
  • 1 Hint$0.49
  • 3 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
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  • 5 Hints$1.99

Questions

Is I Can Paint free?
I Can Paint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DotConnector free?
DotConnector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, I Can Paint or DotConnector?
DotConnector is rated higher. I Can Paint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 113K ratings, while DotConnector averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do I Can Paint or DotConnector have ads?
Both I Can Paint and DotConnector show ads.
Which is updated more often, I Can Paint or DotConnector?
I Can Paint ships an update every 2 months, and DotConnector every 2 weeks. Most recently, I Can Paint was updated on November 5, 2026 and DotConnector on October 31, 2026.

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