# Christmas bubble vs Connect Dots

The clearest difference is rating: Connect Dots at 5.0 against Christmas bubble's 3.5. Connect Dots also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 22 months). Christmas bubble's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Christmas bubble asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connect Dots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Christmas bubble ships an update every 22 months, Connect Dots every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas bubble | Connect Dots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-bubble/id342787323/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-dot-puzzle-game/id6778445498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 9 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Illés László](https://appshunter.io/developer/316890672) | [TLM Software Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582788006) |

## What reviewers say

### Christmas bubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-bubble/id342787323)

Pop matching groups of festive holiday bubbles to score points and enjoy cheerful animations. This relaxing game features a special Christmas edition with various holiday icons and a strategic undo option for refining your high score.

**Highlights:** Pop matching Christmas bubbles, Score points with larger groups, Strategic undo feature, Restart anytime, Festive holiday design, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connect Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-dot-puzzle-game/id6778445498)

Connect matching colored dots by drawing paths without crossing lines. Enjoy a relaxing puzzle experience with daily challenges and endless zen mode. Play offline with no timers or pressure.

**Highlights:** Link colored dots, Avoid crossing lines, Daily challenges, Zen mode for endless play, Offline gameplay, Calm themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas bubble free?

Christmas bubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Connect Dots free?

Connect Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Christmas bubble or Connect Dots?

Connect Dots is rated higher. Christmas bubble averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Connect Dots averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Christmas bubble or Connect Dots have ads?

Connect Dots shows ads; Christmas bubble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Christmas bubble or Connect Dots?

Christmas bubble ships an update every 22 months, and Connect Dots every 2 weeks. Most recently, Christmas bubble was updated on November 1, 2026 and Connect Dots on November 1, 2026.

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