Comparison

DotConnector vs Glowen

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

Head to head
About

DotConnector

Connect matching colored dots by drawing lines that fill the entire grid without crossing. Enjoy over 1,000 unique puzzles with various board shapes and play modes, including offline access.

Highlights
  • Connect matching colored dots
  • Fill the entire grid
  • Paths cannot cross
  • Over 1,000 puzzles
  • Multiple board shapes
  • Offline play
  • Daily challenges
Features
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CONNECT THE DOTS. FILL THE GRID. FIND THE PERFECT PATH. DotConnector is a colorful line and logic puzzle made for quick breaks, focused brain training and relaxing play. Connect every pair of matching dots, draw paths that never cross and fill every space to solve the board. The rules take seconds to learn. As the grids grow and the board shapes change, every route matters. Can you find the perfect solution and earn every star? HOW TO PLAY • Connect each pair of dots with the same color • Draw lines that never cross or overlap • Fill every space on the board • Solve each puzzle in the ideal number of moves to earn stars MORE THAN 1,000 PUZZLES Work through over 1,000 logic puzzles, from small grids that are perfect for a short break to challenging boards that demand careful planning. Once you have solved them all, Endless Mode can keep generating fresh puzzles. SEVEN DISTINCT BOARD SHAPES Think beyond the standard square grid. Solve square, hexagonal, circular, triangular, pentagonal, octagonal and letter-shaped boards. Every geometry creates different connections, constraints and possible paths. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • Free Play: solve puzzles at your own pace with no timer • Daily Challenge: return each day for a fresh set of boards • Time Trial: solve as many puzzles as possible before time runs out • Endless Mode: keep playing newly generated grids RELAXING BY DESIGN Calming colors, smooth animations and adjustable haptic feedback make every connection feel satisfying. Undo a move or restart a board for free whenever you want. There are no penalties for experimenting and finding a better route. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Stuck on a difficult grid? Use a hint to complete one full path and get your solution moving again. Earn or purchase hints when you need an extra nudge. PLAY OFFLINE The core puzzles are available without an internet connection, making DotConnector ideal for commuting, traveling or unwinding at home. Play for a few minutes or settle in for a longer logic session. FEATURES • 1,000+ color and logic puzzles • Fresh daily puzzle challenges • Seven board shapes in multiple sizes • Automatically generated Endless Mode levels • Time Trial and relaxed Free Play modes • Stars for efficient solutions • Helpful path-completing hints • Free undo and restart controls • Adjustable haptic feedback • Offline puzzle play If you enjoy color flow puzzles, line games, path planning, grid challenges and satisfying brain teasers, DotConnector offers an easy-to-learn puzzle with plenty to master. Download DotConnector for free and start connecting.

About

Glowen

Features
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Drop glowing blocks onto an 8×8 grid. Clear full rows and columns. Build combos. Chase your best score. Neon Blocks is a premium puzzle game built for players who love satisfying visuals and smooth gameplay. Every cube shines with glass gradients, soft glow, and fluid animations — not flat colors. HOW TO PLAY • You always have 3 blocks to place • Drag a block onto the board — valid cells light up • Fill an entire row or column to clear it • Plan ahead — the game ends when no block fits • Beat your best score and enter Energy Mode at 1000 points PREMIUM VISUALS • Glassmorphism UI inspired by modern spatial design • Neon gradients, particle bursts, and energy waves • Breathing grid tiles and magnetic snap placement • Combo celebrations and flying score effects BLOCK RARITIES • Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary & special Rainbow blocks • Each cube has its own gradient identity PURE PUZZLE — NO B******T • No account required • No login • No multiplayer • No subscriptions • No in-app purchases • Play at your own pace FREE WITH ADS Neon Blocks is free to download and supported by ads. Ads appear only at natural breaks after a game ends — never during gameplay. You can optionally watch a rewarded ad once per game to continue. OFFLINE PLAY Core gameplay works offline. Ads require an internet connection. Download Neon Blocks and feel the glow.

Screenshots

DotConnector4 screens
Glowen3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glowen at none against DotConnector's 4. Glowen also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). DotConnector's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DotConnector sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Glowen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotConnector ships an update every 2 weeks, Glowen every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DotConnector versus Glowen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotConnectorGlowen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB63 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKyle AdamsonTALHA GURBUZ

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DotConnector

One-time4
  • 1 Hint$0.49
  • 3 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
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  • 5 Hints$1.99
None

Glowen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DotConnector free?
DotConnector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glowen free?
Glowen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DotConnector or Glowen have ads?
Both DotConnector and Glowen show ads.
Which is updated more often, DotConnector or Glowen?
DotConnector ships an update every 2 weeks, and Glowen every 2 days. Most recently, DotConnector was updated on October 24, 2026 and Glowen on October 25, 2026.

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