# Dot Link vs Puzzle Pop Blaster

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dot Link at monthly against Puzzle Pop Blaster's every 3 months. Dot Link also leads on chart position (#39 vs unranked) and ratings volume (125K vs 30K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Link sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzle Pop Blaster sells 4 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 Puzzle Pop Blaster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125K and 30K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Dot Link's written reviews are positive against 76% of Puzzle Pop Blaster's.

Dot Link ships an update monthly, Puzzle Pop Blaster every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Link | Puzzle Pop Blaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (125K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-link-connect-the-dots/id6444312485/reviews) | **[4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-pop-blaster/id6499209581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125K** | 30K |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 75.9% 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 | **#39** | — |
| Size | 287 MB | 336 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:** #39 Top Free · Board, #171 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


### Puzzle Pop Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-pop-blaster/id6499209581)

A casual puzzle game where players quickly destroy blocks of the same color to collect required items and beat levels. Earn boosters by destroying multiple blocks for higher scores and enjoy a spinning wheel for extra rewards.

**Highlights:** Destroy same-colored blocks, Collect required items, Earn boosters, Spinning wheel for rewards, Multiple levels

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 300 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Fast progression and point accumulation
- 💎 Beautiful graphics and colors
- 🤑 Ability to earn money through the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤖 Inconsistent payout policies
- 🕰️ Time-consuming with too many ad breaks

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing inability to cash out
- Sudden changes in point/payout system

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency during gameplay
- Improve payout consistency and transparency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Link free?

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

### Is Puzzle Pop Blaster free?

Puzzle Pop Blaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Link or Puzzle Pop Blaster?

Puzzle Pop Blaster is rated higher. Dot Link averages 4.7 out of 5 from 125K ratings, while Puzzle Pop Blaster averages 4.7 from 30K ratings.

### Do Dot Link or Puzzle Pop Blaster have ads?

Both Dot Link and Puzzle Pop Blaster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Link or Puzzle Pop Blaster?

Dot Link ships an update monthly, and Puzzle Pop Blaster every 3 months. Most recently, Dot Link was updated on October 31, 2026 and Puzzle Pop Blaster on October 31, 2026.

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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.*