Comparison

DodgeDot vs Jolly Mahjong

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

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About

DodgeDot

A simple yet compelling game where players drag colored dots to matching goals while avoiding collisions. It offers endless replayability with dynamic gameplay and a competitive leaderboard system. Suitable for all ages, it challenges dexterity and strategy.

Highlights
  • Drag colored dots to matching goals
  • Clear dots to advance levels
  • Avoid colliding with different colored dots
  • Join same-colored dots for bonus points
  • Visually pleasing color palettes
  • Weekly new game rounds
  • Built-in leaderboard network
Features
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Ask yourself how many games have enthusiastic players who are still playing and competing weekly for five years, six years, seven years, or nearly eight years?! Very few, unless you’re talking about DodgeDot™! What on earth can make a game so simple, yet so compelling and addictive? Why is the DodgeDot™ player community so fanatic and dedicated? DodgeDot™ is truly a game for everybody with players around the world from 2 years old to in their nineties. With over 22 miliion games played to date, it’s incredibly simple to play. DodgeDot™’s basic rules can be described in less than a minute and many players learn the basics just by jumping in and quickly discovering them by trial and error. It's a game that can be played at a gentle and relaxing pace and yet also provides plenty of challenges for players that want to develop their dexterity, playing strategy, and overall game skills for competition. DodgeDot™ is elegantly simple, yet produces infinitely rich gameplay: - Drag the moving colored dots to matching goals to score points - Clear all moving dots from field to advance to the next level - Avoid colliding with dots of different colors - Avoid contacting unmatched goals of different colors - Join dots of the same color to earn bonus points The nature of the game's dynamics are infinitely variable, with its dots moving in different directions and speeds, and with time and every player interaction affecting the subsequent dot movement patterns and point values. DodgeDot™ is also a visually pleasing game of colors. Choose your favorite four-color schemes to play with, from a large selection of palettes. - New Game Rounds with fresh starting patterns for Levels automatically start every Monday! - Built in leaderboard network where you can have your own profile, see rank listings for players, friend other players,etc. - All registered Jampaq Network players have an opportunity to compete for fresh rankings every week! - Supports Apple's Game Center for high score leaderboard! - This is a universal application, so buy it for iPhone/iPod Touch and you can also install it on your iPad! *** WAS FEATURED ON Apple's "WHAT'S HOT" LIST! *** DON'T FORGET TO JOIN THE JAMPAQ NETWORK! REGISTRATION'S FREE & SIMPLE IN-APP! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watch videos at: http://www.youtube.com/dodgedot Here’s what DodgeDot™ players have to say: “Total Addiction!!!! It’s hard to put it down.... The game is mesmerizing…. I have come to the conclusion that the best games in the App Store are those that concentrate more on the gameplay and concept, and less on having the fanciest, largest game around. My favorite games are the simplest and most elegant … and DodgeDot™ tops the list” “I’ve been playing DodgeDot™ for over 3 years and still enjoy it as much as I did then. If people would only try it, they would be pleasantly surprised why it’s such a great game that’s hard to put down” “This is truly one of the few games I absolutely cannot bring myself to delete, no matter how low I become on memory. This is a definite must buy!!!” “This is great for all ages (at age 63, I should know) and the video instructions are beautifully done. …worth way more than you’re payin’. As a retired teacher, I view this as a fantastic opportunity to both develop... and retain thinking skills. These folks put a lot of thought into development and execution! Don’t pass it up!” “This game has all the makings of a timeless classic. I find myself always coming back to DodgeDot™.” "Soooooooo Addicting. Seems easy till it blows your mind and you throw your iPod/iPhone at the ground. Either way great game I simply can't stop playing. " "Excellent game. Entire family from 3 to 83 loves it" "This may be the winner on my list of 'Most addictive games for the iPad.' My daughter is addicted, I'm addicted and my mother is addicted! Love it, love it love it" "Deceivingly simple at first, and gets challenging pretty soon. Reminds me of Tetris."

About

Jolly Mahjong

Experience a calming and brain-boosting mahjong solitaire game with large, clear tiles and thousands of hand-crafted layouts. Enjoy mindful gameplay, serene themes, and unlimited hints, playable offline on any device.

Highlights
  • Mindful gameplay with tranquil soundscapes
  • Thousands of hand-crafted layouts
  • Adjustable large tile size
  • Unlimited undo and hints
  • Serene themes
  • Offline play
Features
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Discover Jolly Mahjong, the ultimate mahjong solitaire experience designed to bring calm, focus, and brain-boosting gameplay to your fingertips. Perfect for unwinding or training your brain, it’s loved by casual players, older adults, and puzzle masters alike! Why You’ll Love Jolly Mahjong - Classic Mahjong Solitaire: • Mindful Gameplay – Classic mahjong solitaire meets tranquil soundscapes and smooth animations. • Thousands of Hand-Crafted Layouts – From traditional towers to unique Zen-inspired formations. • Adjustable Tile Size – Large, clear tiles minimize eye strain; auto-resize for optimal readability. • Unlimited Undo & Hints – Stuck on a tricky layout? Tap for free hints, shuffle, or undo as often as you like. • Serene Themes – Switch between minimalist, nature, and classic backgrounds to suit your mood. • Offline Play – No Wi-Fi required. Enjoy uninterrupted Zen anywhere, anytime. • Optimized for All Devices – Smooth performance on phones and tablets of any size. How to Play: 1. Tap Matching Tiles – Select two identical tiles that aren’t blocked by others. 2. Clear the Board – Strategize to remove all tiles and complete the level. 3. Use Boosters – Unlock hints or shuffle the remaining tiles when you need guidance. 4. Level Up! – Progress through increasingly challenging layouts. Join the Jolly Mahjong Community: Share your achievements, tips, and feedback with fellow players on our Facebook group! Stay Connected & Safe • Support: jollymahjong@gmail.com • Privacy Policy: https://jollymahjong.com/privacy-policy.html • Terms of Use: https://jollymahjong.com/terms-of-use.html Download Jolly Mahjong today and create your own moment of calm, one tile at a time!

Screenshots

DodgeDot4 screens
Jolly Mahjong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DodgeDot at none against Jolly Mahjong's shown. DodgeDot also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Jolly Mahjong's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and ratings volume (27K vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

Jolly Mahjong holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jolly Mahjong has 27K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of DodgeDot's written reviews are positive against 79% of Jolly Mahjong's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DodgeDot ships an update every 2 months, Jolly Mahjong fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DodgeDot versus Jolly Mahjong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDodgeDotJolly Mahjong
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings)4.7 (27K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews — better79.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1027K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB262 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJampaq, Inc.Alto Social Inc

Customer experience

DodgeDot

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive82.3%
Neutral11.3%
Negative6.5%

Jolly Mahjong

All ratings26,149 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

DodgeDot

From 10 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 🚀 Simple yet challenging
  • 💡 Unique game concept
  • 👍 Great for passing time
  • 👍 Customizable color schemes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and glitches
  • 🔋 Requires internet connection to play
  • 🔒 Lack of offline mode
  • 🐛 Issues with Game Center integration

Jolly Mahjong

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and challenging game
  • 👍 Good for memory and brain
  • 👍 Enjoyable and easy to play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App won't open easily
  • 🐛 Annoying ads covering game screen
  • 🔄 Too many continuous updates

Bugs and requests

DodgeDot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes when both fingers touch the screen
  • Levels sometimes start with overlapping dots
  • Leaderboard and social features not working consistently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save progress and resume from higher levels
  • Option to disable social features and just play
  • Improved level progression and difficulty scaling

Jolly Mahjong

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More progressive gameplay

In-app purchases

None

DodgeDot

No in-app purchases

None

Jolly Mahjong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DodgeDot free?
DodgeDot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jolly Mahjong free?
Jolly Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DodgeDot or Jolly Mahjong?
Jolly Mahjong is rated higher. DodgeDot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Jolly Mahjong averages 4.7 from 27K ratings.
Do DodgeDot or Jolly Mahjong have ads?
Jolly Mahjong shows ads; DodgeDot does not.
Which is updated more often, DodgeDot or Jolly Mahjong?
DodgeDot ships an update every 2 months, and Jolly Mahjong fortnightly. Most recently, DodgeDot was updated on October 31, 2026 and Jolly Mahjong on November 1, 2026.

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