Comparison

Dots vs Retro Neon 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 Neon Games

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Your next arcade break is right on your wrist. RETRO NEON GAMES brings nine retro games to Apple Watch, from quick reflex challenges to fishing, memory puzzles and classic board-game strategy. Pick a game, turn the Digital Crown or tap the screen, and make a few spare minutes more fun. EXPLORE THE COLLECTION • Ping Pond — Move your paddle, return the ball and keep the rally going in a colorful arcade showdown. • Ocean Fishing — Move your boat, time your cast and reel in fish with the Digital Crown before time runs out. • Momories — Remember the pixel-art cards and match every pair. • Paw Trail — Run and jump through a platform adventure, timing your moves to clear obstacles. • Neon Lander — Guide your spacecraft to a safe landing. Balance thrust, rotation and fuel to reach the landing pad. • Pulse Mosaic — Rotate and place falling blocks, complete lines and keep the board from filling up. • Neon Snake — Collect food, grow your snake and avoid running into your own tail. • Checkers — Plan your moves, capture pieces and crown your kings. Play against the computer or share the watch for a local two-player game. • Comet Drift — Pilot your craft through an arcade shooting mission, dodge incoming threats and take on enemies. MADE FOR APPLE WATCH Enjoy retro pixel art, neon colors, sound and haptic feedback, with touch and Digital Crown controls tailored to each game. Choose from three difficulty levels, chase local high scores and return to your saved progress. Polish and English language options are included, and no account is required. START FREE, UNLOCK MORE Ping Pond and Ocean Fishing are free to play. Unlock the other seven games permanently with one full-version in-app purchase. No subscription. If you have already purchased the full version, use Restore Purchase in the app. Nine games. One wrist. Pick your next challenge.

Screenshots

Dots3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Neon Games at none against Dots's 3. Dots's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Retro Neon Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dots ships an update every 2 weeks, Retro Neon Games monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Dots versus Retro Neon Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotsRetro Neon Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunattic Studio LtdTomasz Cichon

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dots

One-time3
  • Blackboard$1.99
  • Blueprint$1.99
  • Parchment$1.99
None

Retro Neon Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dots free?
Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Neon Games free?
Retro Neon Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dots or Retro Neon Games have ads?
Neither Dots nor Retro Neon Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dots or Retro Neon Games?
Dots ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retro Neon Games monthly. Most recently, Dots was updated on November 5, 2026 and Retro Neon Games on October 31, 2026.

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