Comparison

Dominate vs Pair 'Em

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

Head to head
About

Dominate

This logic puzzle challenges you to identify and connect 28 dominoes on a 7x8 grid. Apply deductive reasoning to determine the correct placement of each domino, ensuring each is used only once to solve the board.

Highlights
  • Auto-generated boards
  • Limitless puzzle variations
  • Inbuilt solver with hints
  • Full tutorial
  • Progress tracking
  • Pause game functionality
Features
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Dominate is a logic puzzle that uses a standard 'double six' set of 28 dominoes. The puzzle board represents all of the 28 dominoes from 0:0 to 6:6 placed next to each other in a 7 by 8 grid. The problem is, you can't see which squares join to which others to form the dominoes. Your task is find those links, by applying logic to determine a layout for the entire board such that each domino is used only once. FEATURES: + Auto-generated boards + An almost limitless number of puzzles + Inbuilt solver provides hints and a target time to beat + Full tutorial to help you learn the game + Tracks your progress, keeping puzzles challenging + Pause the game to easily see your progress TIMING & HINTS: Dominate rates each puzzle it generates to give you a target time, the faster you are the higher your score. If you're stuck you can ask for a hint, but the better you get, the more hints will cost you. If all you want to do is solve puzzles and you don't care how long it takes, that's cool, you will still be able take advantage of the virtually limitless number of puzzles in the game. LEARN MORE: Check out the Dominate at: http://dominate.talibard.com/

About

Pair 'Em

Strategize to connect matching pips in this dice puzzle game. Conquer increasingly difficult levels that test your problem-solving skills. Enjoy a refreshing and addictive gameplay experience suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Strategic pip matching
  • Challenging levels
  • Brain exercise
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Strategize and plan your moves carefully to connect as many matching pips as possible. Engage in puzzling challenges and conquer a plethora of increasingly difficult levels that will test your puzzle-solving prowess. Pair 'Em offers a refreshing and unique gameplay experience that will challenge both casual players and puzzle enthusiasts alike. Exercise your brain, improve your problem-solving skills, and experience the thrill of making epic dice matches! Whether you're seeking a relaxing pastime or an exciting challenge, Pair 'Em has it all. Plus, it's suitable for players of all ages, making it the perfect game to share with family and friends. Join the dice-rolling frenzy and embark on an addictive journey through countless challenging puzzles. Pair 'Em now and become the ultimate dice-matching master! Are you up for the challenge? Roll the dice and let the puzzling madness begin!

Screenshots

Dominate4 screens
Pair 'Em4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dominate at none against Pair 'Em's shown. Dominate also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Pair 'Em's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 19 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pair 'Em holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Dominate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pair 'Em's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dominate ships an update every 19 months, Pair 'Em every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dominate versus Pair 'Em: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDominatePair 'Em
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles TalibardLogan Syme

Customer experience

Dominate

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%

Pair 'Em

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dominate

No in-app purchases

None

Pair 'Em

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dominate free?
Dominate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pair 'Em free?
Pair 'Em is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dominate or Pair 'Em?
Pair 'Em is rated higher. Dominate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pair 'Em averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Dominate or Pair 'Em have ads?
Pair 'Em shows ads; Dominate does not.
Which is updated more often, Dominate or Pair 'Em?
Dominate ships an update every 19 months, and Pair 'Em every 5 days. Most recently, Dominate was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pair 'Em on November 3, 2026.

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