Comparison

Dots vs Retro Watch Games

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

Head to head
About

Dots

Features
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Dots: Perimeter is a polished mobile take on the classic paper-and-pencil dots game (also known as Kropki or Точки) — a deceptively deep abstract strategy game that's been played on graph-paper notebooks for generations. Place dots on grid intersections, take turns with your opponent, and try to surround their dots with a closed chain of your own. Every dot you trap inside the chain is captured and counts toward your score. Whoever controls more captured dots when the board fills up wins. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT • Async-first. Make a move, close the app, come back when your friend plays. Push notifications let you know it's your turn. • No clocks, no pressure. Take five seconds or five hours per move — your call. • Pure strategy. No dice, no luck, no power-ups. Every win is earned. • Polished hand-drawn aesthetic. The board feels like graph paper; chains are wobbly pen strokes; shaded territory looks like soft pencil fill. PLAY HOW YOU LIKE • Online with a friend — share a 6-letter code to start a match. • Practice against the AI for a quick game. • Hot-seat — pass one device back and forth. THEMES (Optional) The default Notebook theme is yours free, with cream paper and classic red/blue ink. If you want a different look, optional theme packs change the entire app's aesthetic: • Blackboard — chalk on slate • Blueprint — architect-grid white-on-blue • Parchment — aged paper, sepia ink Themes are cosmetic only. They never affect gameplay. WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE • The full game (all rules, AI, online play) • Interactive tutorial that teaches you the mechanics in five short lessons • Match history across devices (sign in is automatic — no email required) PRIVACY We use anonymous accounts (no email, no phone). Your matches and display name are stored only to deliver moves to your opponent. We don't show ads and we don't sell data. See the in-app Privacy Policy for the full breakdown. QUESTIONS? Email hello@funattic.studio TERMS of SERVICE: https://funattic.studio/games/dots-perimeter/terms-of-service/

About

Retro Watch Games

Features
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Retro Watch Games is a collection of quick and fun retro-inspired mini games designed specifically for Apple Watch. Features: • Fast gameplay sessions • Simple one-touch controls • Multiple classic-inspired game modes • Unlock premium content with a one-time purchase • Designed for short gaming breaks anywhere Perfect for enjoying casual retro gaming directly from your wrist.

Screenshots

Dots3 screens
Retro Watch Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dots at every 2 weeks against Retro Watch Games's every 2 months. Dots also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Dots sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Retro Watch Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots ships an update every 2 weeks, Retro Watch Games every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Dots versus Retro Watch Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotsRetro Watch Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunattic Studio LtdMichal Boryczko

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dots

One-time3
  • Blackboard$1.99
  • Blueprint$1.99
  • Parchment$1.99
1 purchases

Retro Watch Games

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Dots free?
Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Watch Games free?
Retro Watch Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dots or Retro Watch Games have ads?
Neither Dots nor Retro Watch Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots or Retro Watch Games?
Dots ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retro Watch Games every 2 months. Most recently, Dots was updated on October 24, 2026 and Retro Watch Games on October 24, 2026.

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