Comparison

Collect the Dots vs SameGameNow

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

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Collect the Dots

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Relax your brain! Connect the dots in this addictive puzzle game. 1000+ unique levels Collect the Dots is a simple minimalist puzzle game about connecting dots and spreading happiness. This brain-stimulating puzzle game is free to play, very simple and suitable for all ages. With over 1500 challenging and addictive levels, Collect the Dots is one of the best puzzle games you've ever downloaded.

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SameGameNow

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Clear matching colors. Find a better move. Beat your own best. SameGameNow is a puzzle you can play at your own pace, with no time limit. MAKE THE NEXT GROUP Select matching blocks connected horizontally or vertically, then tap again to clear them. Blocks fall into the gaps, and empty columns slide left. Clear a small group to connect a bigger one, or take the group you have now—the order is up to you. TWO TOOLS, ONE GOOD MOMENT Clear One removes any single block. Swap exchanges two blocks of different colors, even when they are far apart. Each new game includes one free use of each tool. Choosing a target spends nothing until you confirm. After the free use, complete an ad to earn one extra use of your chosen tool. Each tool allows two uses per game: one free and one from an ad. Extra uses apply only to that game and do not carry over to a new game or a same-board replay. BUILD YOUR SCORE Bigger groups earn more block points. Finish with 10 or fewer blocks remaining for a bonus, and aim for a clean sweep. TRY THE SAME BOARD AGAIN Replay straight from the results. When a previous result exists for the same board and rules, compare your score and remaining blocks. Try a different order and work toward one personal best. PLAY A LITTLE, OR TAKE YOUR TIME • Save your current board and continue later • Learn by tapping a small practice board • Distinct block patterns help you tell colors apart • English and Japanese, with light and dark appearances • Regular play requires no account or internet connection REMOVE END-OF-GAME ADS Remove End-of-Game Ads is a one-time purchase. It removes ads shown when leaving results for another game or Home. After purchasing, optional ads for an extra tool use remain available only when you choose to watch. Purchases and ads are available in supported versions and regions. In-app purchases are offered in Japan. Check the purchase screen for current availability and prices. You can also play without purchasing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://kitokito.app/en/legal/samegamenow/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://kitokito.app/en/legal/samegamenow/privacy/

Screenshots

Collect the Dots4 screens
SameGameNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SameGameNow at none against Collect the Dots's 1. SameGameNow also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Collect the Dots's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Collect the Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SameGameNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collect the Dots ships an update fortnightly, SameGameNow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Collect the Dots versus SameGameNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollect the DotsSameGameNow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCashock Technology Ltd.Jun NAKAJIMA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Collect the Dots

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

SameGameNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collect the Dots free?
Collect the Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SameGameNow free?
SameGameNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Collect the Dots or SameGameNow have ads?
Both Collect the Dots and SameGameNow show ads.
Which is updated more often, Collect the Dots or SameGameNow?
Collect the Dots ships an update fortnightly, and SameGameNow every 3 days. Most recently, Collect the Dots was updated on October 18, 2026 and SameGameNow on October 10, 2026.

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