Single Strike vs Linko Dots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Single Strike
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Single Strike - Cube is an innovative action-puzzle game that seamlessly blends one-line drawing with strategic defense. In this world, your finger is the most powerful weapon, and color is the purest form of power! [Core Gameplay: Trace to Defend] Above the battlefield, waves of colorful monsters surge along the path; below, a mysterious grid of cubes holds the key to victory. Observe the enemy’s color, locate matching cubes in the grid, and connect them with a single stroke. This is not just a test of speed, but a duel of wits. In a cluttered space, finding the right colors and planning the perfect line will determine the survival of your defense. Darkness is encroaching, and the colors are beginning to fade. Hero, it is time to move your fingertips—slash through the shadows and light up the world!
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Single Strike at none against Linko Dots's 1. Single Strike also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Linko Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Single Strike asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Single Strike | Linko Dots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俏 徐 | Muhammad Talseem |
In-app purchases
Single Strike
No in-app purchases
Linko Dots
- Remove Ads$1.99









