# Dot Link vs Word Seekers

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dot Link at monthly against Word Seekers's every 3 months. Dot Link also leads on ratings volume (125K vs 21K) and review sentiment (82% vs 72%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Link sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Word Seekers sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dot Link against 4.7 for Word Seekers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Link has 125K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Dot Link's written reviews are positive against 72% of Word Seekers's.

Dot Link ships an update monthly, Word Seekers every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Link | Word Seekers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (125K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-link-connect-the-dots/id6444312485/reviews)** | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-seekers/id6446890132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **125K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | #31 |
| Size | 287 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bluetile Games S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549726222) | [Gimica GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654487825) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-link-connect-the-dots/id6444312485)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Board, #139 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with this addictive dot-connecting puzzle game. Match colored dots to solve thousands of levels, challenging you to think creatively and keep your brain sharp. Enjoy a relaxing experience with beautiful aesthetics and helpful features.

**Highlights:** Connect matching color dots, Thousands of fun levels, Multiple difficulty levels, Day and Night Mode, Color Blind setting, Undo and Restart features, Hint feature

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Trial Intermediate Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Trial Beginner Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Trial Insane Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Trial Extreme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Trial Hard Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Insane Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Hints Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Hints Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Premium Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Hints Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Hints Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Hints Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and relaxing gameplay
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- 🎨 Vibrant, eye-catching visuals
- 🕰️ Gradually increasing difficulty
- 💰 Earning potential through gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some levels feel too easy
- 📺 Frequent ad interruptions
- 💰 In-app purchases required for full experience
- 🕹️ Controls could be more responsive

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional game freezes or crashes
- Inconsistent level difficulty scaling

**Requested features**

- More challenging level progression
- Customizable difficulty settings
- Ability to compete against other players
- Improved ad-free experience


### Word Seekers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-seekers/id6446890132)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Word, #201 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a fun word-finding challenge across multiple chapters and levels. Utilize helpful boosters like Search, Shuffle, and Star to uncover hidden words related to various categories.

**Highlights:** Find hidden words, Chapter-based progression, Multiple levels per chapter, Word hints provided, Three unique boosters (Search, Shuffle, Star)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hints Medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hints Large | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip Large | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins Large | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Challenging and good brain puzzle
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 👍 Helps improve spelling and vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and glitching issues
- 🔍 Words/categories don't match
- 🔍 Difficult to see/find words
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck on same level/puzzle
- Typing correct letters not registering
- Coins/rewards not properly awarded
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Less ads or option to remove ads
- Reward system improvements
- Better responsiveness and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Link free?

Dot Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Word Seekers free?

Word Seekers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Link or Word Seekers?

Dot Link is rated higher. Dot Link averages 4.7 out of 5 from 125K ratings, while Word Seekers averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Do Dot Link or Word Seekers have ads?

Both Dot Link and Word Seekers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Link or Word Seekers?

Dot Link ships an update monthly, and Word Seekers every 3 months. Most recently, Dot Link was updated on October 29, 2026 and Word Seekers on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dot Link or Word Seekers?

Dot Link currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Word Seekers at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*