Comparison

Popping Dot! vs Connect Dots

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

Head to head
About

Popping Dot!

Features
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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!

About

Connect Dots

Features
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Dotsy is a cozy connect-the-dots puzzle. Drag across dots of the same color to link and clear them. New dots fall in, combos build, and the board always has a move. WHY DOTSY - Always a move - the board refills, and reshuffles if ever stuck. No dead-ends. - Smooth and cozy - silky dragging, gentle drops, satisfying clears. - Brainy goals - clear colors and beat objectives within your moves. - Relaxing - colorful, calm, no pressure. HOW TO PLAY - Drag through adjacent dots of the same color (two or more) to clear them. - Make a closed loop to clear every dot of that color. - Hit the level's goal before you run out of moves. FEATURES - Hundreds of fair, varied levels. - Unlockable color themes. - Works fully offline. No account, no sign-up. Connect. Clear. Combo.

Screenshots

Popping Dot!4 screens
Connect Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Popping Dot! at none against Connect Dots's 4. Popping Dot! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). 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. Connect Dots sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Popping Dot! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Popping Dot! ships an update every 6 days, Connect Dots fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 1 level
Popping Dot! versus Connect Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopping Dot!Connect Dots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterFortnightly
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 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoon seok AhnAnastassiya Shugaley

In-app purchases

None

Popping Dot!

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Connect Dots

One-time4
  • Coins - Small (500)$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Coins - Medium (1500)$2.99
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  • Coins - Large (5000)$6.99

Questions

Is Popping Dot! free?
Popping Dot! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connect Dots free?
Connect Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Popping Dot! or Connect Dots have ads?
Connect Dots shows ads; Popping Dot! does not.
Which is updated more often, Popping Dot! or Connect Dots?
Popping Dot! ships an update every 6 days, and Connect Dots fortnightly. Most recently, Popping Dot! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Connect Dots on October 28, 2026.

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