Comparison

Dots Smash vs Linko Dots

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

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About

Dots Smash

Connect three or more same-colored dots to trigger chain reactions and clear the board. Collect gems strategically to unlock treasures and use powerful boosters like bombs and sharks to enhance your gameplay. Immerse yourself in this addictive dot-popping experience.

Highlights
  • Connect 3+ same-colored dots
  • Create chain reactions
  • Collect sparkling gems
  • Unlock hidden treasures
  • Use powerful boosters
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Dive into a world of vibrant dots and endless popping fun! Connect 3 or more dots of the same color to create thrilling chain reactions and watch them burst into a colorful spectacle. Your mission? Collect sparkling gems through strategic moves, unlocking hidden treasures that await. Need an extra edge? Unleash the power of boosters – soar high with a plane dropping powerful bombs or dive deep with a school of sharks that expertly pop the dots. Get ready to immerse yourself in this addictive dot-popping extravaganza and uncover the dazzling riches that lie within!

About

Linko Dots

Features
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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

Dots Smash4 screens
Linko Dots3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots Smash at none against Linko Dots's 1. Dots Smash also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Linko Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dots Smash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dots Smash versus Linko Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDots SmashLinko Dots
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Castle StudiosMuhammad Talseem

In-app purchases

None

Dots Smash

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Linko Dots

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Dots Smash free?
Dots Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linko Dots free?
Linko Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dots Smash or Linko Dots have ads?
Both Dots Smash and Linko Dots show ads.

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