Comparison

Pipe Matrix 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

Pipe Matrix

Features
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Pipe Matrix is a relaxing pipe puzzle game about rotating tiles, connecting matching bulbs, and lighting up the whole network. Each puzzle starts with a broken grid. The pieces are already placed, but the paths are not aligned. Tap pipes to rotate them into position and create clean connections between bulbs of the same color. A single turn can open a route, block another path, or complete the entire board. Play at your own pace with no timer pressure. Start with simple layouts, then move into larger boards with more colors and trickier networks. Pipe Matrix is easy to learn, satisfying to solve, and built for players who enjoy calm brain games, logic puzzles, and thoughtful problem solving.

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

Pipe Matrix4 screens
Connect Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pipe Matrix at 3 against Connect Dots's 1. Pipe Matrix also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pipe Matrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Connect Dots sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipe Matrix ships an update every 3 weeks, Connect Dots fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Pipe Matrix versus Connect Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe MatrixConnect Dots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size82 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHuy HuynhAnastassiya Shugaley

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pipe Matrix

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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 Pipe Matrix free?
Pipe Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connect Dots free?
Connect Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pipe Matrix or Connect Dots have ads?
Both Pipe Matrix and Connect Dots show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipe Matrix or Connect Dots?
Pipe Matrix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Connect Dots fortnightly. Most recently, Pipe Matrix was updated on October 28, 2026 and Connect Dots on October 28, 2026.

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