Comparison

Popping Dot! vs Linko Dots

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

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About

Popping Dot!

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Immerse yourself in the magical world of dots with Popping Dots! This unique casual game challenges you to combine dots on a 5x5 grid and evolve them into new stages. Correctly match two or three dots to merge them into a higher-level dot. Chain matches to increase your combo score and reach high scores. ::Features:: - Simple yet Addictive Gameplay Easy to learn but challenging to master, providing a perfect balance of fun and challenge. - Combo Bonus System Aim for higher scores with consecutive matches. - Various Play Modes Play in different modes for new challenges. - Visual Appeal Sleek and beautiful design that captivates players. Download Popping Dots! today and enjoy the fun of merging dots. Perfect for downtime, commutes, or any time you need a great time-killer!

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Linko Dots

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Welcome to Dotly, a beautifully crafted dot-connecting puzzle game that's easy to learn but endlessly satisfying to master. CONNECT & MATCH Draw lines between same-colored dots to clear them from the board. Connect in any direction, including diagonals! Form squares and loops for massive chain reactions that clear entire colors at once. 100 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Journey through 5 stunning worlds, each introducing new challenges: - Meadow (Levels 1-5): Learn the basics of dot connecting - Frost (Levels 6-20): Navigate around frozen dots and stone blockers - Prism (Levels 21-40): Master rainbow wildcards and complex objectives - Volcano (Levels 41-65): Defuse ticking bomb dots before they explode - Cosmos (Levels 66-100): Face the ultimate puzzle challenge SPECIAL DOT MECHANICS - Frozen Dots: Encased in ice, requiring two hits to crack and clear - Stone Blockers: Immovable obstacles that reshape the board - Rainbow Dots: Wild cards that connect with any color chain - Bomb Dots: Ticking countdowns that explode if not defused in time STRATEGIC POWER-UPS Equip up to 3 power-ups before each level: - Color Bomb: Instantly clear all dots of one color - Lightning Chain: Connect any adjacent dots regardless of color - Shuffle: Rearrange the board when you're stuck - Convert: Change any dot to the color you need - +3 Moves: Get extra moves when you need them most COMBO SYSTEM Build streaks and momentum for score multipliers. Enter Flow mode for maximum points and earn up to 3 stars on every level. CUSTOMIZE YOUR STYLE Earn coins by completing levels and unlock: - Dot Skins: Classic, Glossy, and Neon styles - Board Themes: Default, Midnight, and Sunset backgrounds - Trail Effects: Classic, Sparkle, and Electric connection lines PREMIUM QUALITY - Gorgeous animated gradient backgrounds - Smooth spring animations and satisfying haptic feedback - Entirely procedural graphics, no loading screens - Relaxing ambient soundscape Play at your own pace. No timers, no pressure, just pure puzzle satisfaction.

Screenshots

Popping Dot!4 screens
Linko Dots3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Popping Dot! at none against Linko Dots's 1. Popping Dot! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Linko Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Popping Dot! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Popping Dot! versus Linko Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopping Dot!Linko Dots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size79 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoon seok AhnMuhammad Talseem

In-app purchases

None

Popping Dot!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Linko Dots

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Popping Dot! free?
Popping Dot! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linko Dots free?
Linko Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Popping Dot! or Linko Dots have ads?
Linko Dots shows ads; Popping Dot! does not.

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