Comparison

Doodle Dots vs Word Drop Game

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

Head to head
About

Doodle Dots

Recreate the classic pencil and paper game of connecting dots to complete squares. Compete against friends or AI on various board sizes and difficulty levels. Enjoy a doodle-style aesthetic and save your progress.

Highlights
  • Connect dots to complete squares
  • Play against AI or another player
  • Multiple board sizes
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Game state saved
  • Highlighted last move
Features
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Doodle Dots (Now FREE!!) Now you can play the classic pencil and paper game Dots (Boxes, Squares, Paddocks, Square-it, Dots and Dashes, Smart Dots) without having to hand draw all of those stinking dots by hand! The object of the game is to complete more squares, by connecting the dots, than your opponent. The player with the most square filled in with their color wins! Three different board sizes and difficulty levels makes this game challenging for all ages. Features in 1.4 - Game now saved when application exits - Lines are now colored red or blue - Last Move is highlighted Features in 1.3: - Bug Fixes Features in 1.2: - All gameplay options from paid version are now available in free version! - Minor bug fixes - Removed timer from promotion screen - Ads added to game screens Features in 1.1: - Minor bug fixes - Ad supported free version - Option to toggle sound on/off Features in 1.0: - Hand drawn doodle graphics - Two board sizes and difficulty levels - Use your own word or the extensive word dictionary - Support for two players - Play against your iPhone or iPod Touch A classic pencil and paper game done in “doodle” style. Doodle Dots is one of the five mini games (Hangman, Battleship, Tic Tac Toe and Word Search) found in Doodle Games. If you like Doodle Dots, check out Doodle Games in the AppStore! Doodle Games is a collection of some of your favorite pencil and paper games, brought to life on the iPhone.  This is the perfect game for your next road trip, boring meeting, or family gathering.    Play DoodleGames on your iPhone and save a tree!

About

Word Drop Game

A fast-paced word puzzle game where letters fall and you must spell words before the board fills. Compete solo, in daily challenges, or against others in multiplayer modes.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced falling-letter gameplay
  • Multiple game modes (Blitz, Classic, Chill, Daily Challenge)
  • Multiplayer VS battles and co-op
  • Leaderboards
  • Word streaks and power-ups
  • Vibrant space theme
Features
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"Tiles fall. You spell words. The board fills up. Can you keep up?" Word Drop is a fast-paced word puzzle game set among the stars. It blends the thrill of falling-tile gameplay with the strategy of word building. Letters fall onto your board in real time. Swipe them into words before the stack reaches the top. The better and faster your words, the more you score and the longer you survive. Chain words together for streak multipliers, and unleash bombs, lightning, shuffles and freezes when the board gets tight. Play solo to sharpen your skills, take on the Daily Challenge, or jump into multiplayer to battle friends head-to-head or team up in co-op. Whether you love word games, puzzle games or competitive arcade play, Word Drop is easy to learn and tough to master. Features: • Fast-paced falling-letter word gameplay with a vibrant space look • Blitz, Classic and Chill modes, plus a new Daily Challenge every day • VS battles with attack power-ups, co-op, and friend challenges • Leaderboards to track your best runs • Word streaks, multipliers and explosive power-ups • Plays great on iPhone Duo, folded or unfolded Think fast. Spell smart. Don't let the letters win.

Screenshots

Doodle Dots2 screens
Word Drop Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Word Drop Game at Free against Doodle Dots's $0.99. Word Drop Game also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Doodle Dots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model, 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

Word Drop Game is free to download; Doodle Dots costs $0.99 up front. Word Drop Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Doodle Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Drop Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Dots has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Dots ships an update every 6 weeks, Word Drop Game every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Doodle Dots versus Word Drop Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle DotsWord Drop Game
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB129 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBig River GamesAngel Olivera

Customer experience

Doodle Dots

All ratings1,145 ratings
Positive48.7%
Neutral18.1%
Negative33.2%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative47.1%

Word Drop Game

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Doodle Dots

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lines not appearing where tapped
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Frequent crashes and app exits

Requested features

4 requests
  • Undo button
  • Slower opponent mode
  • Instructions or tutorial
  • Ability to choose line type

Word Drop Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Doodle Dots

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Word Drop Game

One-time1
  • Founder Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Doodle Dots free?
Doodle Dots costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Drop Game free?
Word Drop Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Dots or Word Drop Game?
Word Drop Game is rated higher. Doodle Dots averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Word Drop Game averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Doodle Dots or Word Drop Game have ads?
Word Drop Game shows ads; Doodle Dots does not.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Dots or Word Drop Game?
Doodle Dots ships an update every 6 weeks, and Word Drop Game every 3 days. Most recently, Doodle Dots was updated on November 10, 2026 and Word Drop Game on October 31, 2026.

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