Comparison

NumberLink vs Dot Connect

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

Head to head
About

NumberLink

Connect matching numbered pairs with continuous paths, filling every cell on the grid. Enjoy over 1,000 logic puzzles with intuitive swipe controls and helpful tips. Play offline anytime for calm brain training.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ puzzles
  • Finger-draw paths
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Tip mode
  • Offline play
  • Multiple board sizes
Features
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Classic NumberLink (also called Number Link / Arukone). Connect each matching pair with one continuous path—then fill every cell on the grid. 1,000+ puzzles. Swipe to draw. Undo & redo. Tips when you’re stuck. Play offline anytime. HOW TO PLAY Link every number to its twin with an unbroken path that moves only horizontally or vertically. Paths can’t cross, split, or U-turn on themselves. When every pair is linked and every square is filled, you win. Easy to learn—deep enough for a long commute. WHO IT’S FOR • Fans of Flow-style path puzzles who want a numbered, logic-first version • Sudoku / Slitherlink / Hashi players looking for another Nikoli classic • Anyone who wants calm brain training without frantic timers • Beginners and experts—start on the tour, then climb to 11×16 boards FEATURES • 1,000+ NumberLink puzzles across many board sizes (6×6 up to 11×16) • Finger-draw paths: extend, cut through, and redraw with undo/redo • Tip mode to reveal a correct path when you’re blocked • Move counter and personal best tracking • How-to-play guide with clear examples • Offline play—no connection required for core packs • Extra puzzle packs when you want more • Optional subscription to remove ads and unlock perks (cancel anytime) WHY NUMBERLINK Colored “pipe” clones are everywhere. NumberLink is the classic form: numbered pairs, full-grid coverage, and pure deduction. Our boards scale from a short tour to large grids that reward planning—not spammy level mills. Draw with your finger, fix mistakes instantly, and keep a quiet streak going offline. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.puzzles-together.com/privacy.html

About

Dot Connect

Features
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Dot Connect is a quiet line-puzzle game for whenever you need five calm minutes. Connect matching dots with one flowing line and fill the whole board. No timer counting down, no score chasing you, just a puzzle at your own pace, in a garden that changes with you. WHAT YOU'LL FIND • 26 cozy, comic and dreamy gardens, each with its own night. Pick one, or let it change as you play. • Four board styles: soft card, wooden tray, notebook and frosted glass. • A fresh Daily Zen puzzle every day, and a quiet journey that grows as you play. • Taller boards on tall phones, and a roomy layout on iPad. • Gentle music-box sounds, with separate volume sliders for music and effects. • Save any garden as your phone wallpaper. • Hints when you want them: use one anytime, or watch a short optional video for 10 more. • Colorblind-friendly marks, one tap away. • Optional cloud save: pick a name and a cute dot icon, copy your save code and bring your game to a new phone. Erase it any time in Settings. CALM BY DESIGN • No timer. No score. No pressure. • Nothing to sign up for: cloud save is anonymous, with no email and no account. • A small banner ad sits at the top of the Home and play screens. Videos are always optional. • Miss a day and the streak forgives it. Dot Connect isn't trying to be the biggest puzzle game, just a genuinely calm one.

Screenshots

NumberLink4 screens
Dot Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Connect at none against NumberLink's 4. NumberLink's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NumberLink sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dot Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NumberLink ships an update every 10 days, Dot Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NumberLink versus Dot Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumberLinkDot Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB89 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer建明 顾Kimhok SENG

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NumberLink

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • 600 COINS$1.99
  • 1800 COINS$3.99
  • 3600 COINS$5.99
None

Dot Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NumberLink free?
NumberLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Connect free?
Dot Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NumberLink or Dot Connect have ads?
Both NumberLink and Dot Connect show ads.
Which is updated more often, NumberLink or Dot Connect?
NumberLink ships an update every 10 days, and Dot Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, NumberLink was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dot Connect on November 5, 2026.

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