Comparison

Dot Link vs Mix Blox

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

Head to head
About

Dot Link

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
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Dot Link is an addictive new dot-connect puzzle game! Match color dots to solve this brain puzzle with thousands of fun levels to play. This game challenges you to think out of the box and train your brain – it’s perfect for anyone trying to keep their mind young! Dot Link is an easy-to-play dot connect game: · Your mission? Connect matching color dots · Match all the color dots on the board and don’t let the pipes cross! · Level up to enjoy new levels and keep your mind sharp This game is for you if you like: 1. Match Puzzle & Connect games 2. Beautiful minimalistic aesthetics with colorful dots and lines 3. Relaxing music and satisfying game pace Special features: · 5 difficulty levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Hard, Extreme, and Insane · Fun & relaxing music and sound effects · Easy-to-see board with Day and Night Mode and Color Blind setting · Never miss a beat with Undo and Restart features · Stuck? Connect every dot with the Hint feature! · Go the extra mile by completing the Daily Puzzle · More than 10,000 levels Highlights: · Play on any device (iPhone & iPad friendly) · Suitable for all ages · Multiple languages supported · Dot Link costs nothing to download and play! Download now Dot Link free on AppStore, one of the best match color puzzle games of 2023! Do you have what it takes to solve all the puzzles and become a true dots-connect master?

About

Mix Blox

Merge blocks with matching numbers to clear the board and achieve high scores. Utilize powerful boosters like the hammer and rainbow to overcome challenges and enhance your gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Merge matching numbered blocks
  • Use hammer booster
  • Use rainbow booster
  • Break high scores
  • Challenging and fun gameplay
Features
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Find and merge blocks with matching numbers and use boosters to break your highscore! Use the hammer booster to destroy one annoying block or use the rainbow booster to destroy a group of blocks of the same number. Mix Blox is both challenging and fun! Start mixing now!

Screenshots

Dot Link4 screens
Mix Blox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Dot Link at #35 against Mix Blox's unranked. Dot Link also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (125K vs 31K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Dot Link sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Mix Blox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dot Link against 4.6 for Mix Blox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125K and 31K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Dot Link's written reviews are positive against 84% of Mix Blox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dot Link ships an update monthly, Mix Blox every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Dot Link versus Mix Blox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDot LinkMix Blox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (125K ratings) — better4.6 (31K ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings125K — better31K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB377 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBluetile Games S.L.Gimica GmbH

Customer experience

Dot Link

All ratings124,729 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews4,112 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative8.9%

Mix Blox

All ratings30,230 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews4,524 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative8.6%

User reviews

Dot Link

From 125K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Mix Blox

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 🧠 Helps train brain and math skills
  • 💰 Earns money through ads
  • 🎮 Simple yet challenging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Too many ads that interrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🤯 Frustrating when score doesn't increase
  • ⏱️ Slow gameplay at times

Bugs and requests

Dot Link

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional game freezes or crashes
  • Inconsistent level difficulty scaling

Requested features

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

Mix Blox

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes or kicks out players frequently
  • Tiles get frozen or unresponsive
  • Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking
  • Issues with in-app purchases and rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save progress and resume games
  • Option to pay for ad-free version
  • More varied gameplay modes or levels
  • Improved rewards and payout system

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Dot Link

One-time20
  • Time Trial Intermediate Pack$0.99
  • Time Trial Beginner Pack$0.99
  • Time Trial Insane Pack$0.99
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  • Time Trial Extreme Pack$0.99
  • Time Trial Hard Pack$0.99
  • Insane Level Pack$0.99
  • Hard Level Pack$0.99
  • Small Hints Pack$0.99
  • Beginner Level Pack$0.99
  • Intermediate Level Pack$0.99
  • Extreme Level Pack$0.99
  • Small Hints Pack$1.99
  • Medium Hints Pack$2.99
  • All Premium Levels$2.99
  • Medium Hints Pack$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Starter Pack$6.99
  • Big Hints Pack$9.99
  • Large Hints Pack$14.99
  • Premium Bundle$14.99
3 purchases

Mix Blox

One-time3
  • 80 Gems$0.99
  • 200 Gems$1.99
  • 400 Gems$2.99

Questions

Is Dot Link free?
Dot Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mix Blox free?
Mix Blox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dot Link or Mix Blox?
Dot Link is rated higher. Dot Link averages 4.7 out of 5 from 125K ratings, while Mix Blox averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.
Do Dot Link or Mix Blox have ads?
Both Dot Link and Mix Blox show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dot Link or Mix Blox?
Dot Link ships an update monthly, and Mix Blox every 2 months. Most recently, Dot Link was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mix Blox on November 1, 2026.

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