Comparison

Path Weaver vs Dots

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

Head to head
About

Path Weaver

Guide a moving arrow through a dynamic network of interconnected rings by adjusting their sizes. Create the perfect route to lead the arrow from start to finish in this unique puzzle adventure. Experiment with creative problem-solving on increasingly intricate layouts.

Highlights
  • Dynamic ring resizing
  • Arrow path creation
  • Interconnected ring network
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Smooth real-time visuals
  • Multiple color themes
Features
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Description Welcome to Path Weaver, a unique puzzle adventure where every circle becomes part of a living path. Guide a moving arrow through a network of interconnected rings by changing the size of the circle it travels on. As rings expand and shrink, new intersections appear, allowing the arrow to jump seamlessly from one orbit to the next. Your goal is to create the perfect route and lead the arrow from the starting ring to the final destination. As you progress, you'll encounter larger maps, more interconnected rings, and increasingly intricate layouts that encourage experimentation and creative problem-solving. How to Play The arrow continuously moves around the edge of its current ring. Drag up or down to increase or decrease the size of the active ring. Expand or shrink rings until they intersect with neighboring circles. When the moving arrow reaches an intersection, it automatically transfers onto the connected ring. Continue adjusting ring sizes and guiding the arrow until it reaches the goal. Helpful Visual Experience Every movement happens smoothly in real time, allowing you to clearly observe how circles connect and separate. Watch the arrow orbit naturally as new paths appear through changing ring sizes. The clean visual design makes every intersection easy to understand while helping you focus entirely on solving the puzzle. Multiple color themes let you enjoy the game in the style you like best. Why You'll Love It Path Weaver offers a completely fresh take on puzzle games by combining moving arrows, dynamic circles, and elegant geometry into one relaxing experience. Instead of simply finding a path, you create the path yourself. Every adjustment changes the puzzle, every connection opens a new possibility, and every successful transfer feels rewarding. Whether you're looking for a peaceful brain teaser or a unique logic challenge, Path Weaver delivers satisfying puzzles that are easy to learn and endlessly enjoyable to master.

About

Dots

Engage in explosive strategy battles by charging cells to create chain reactions and capture all dots on the board. Play against online opponents, friends, or AI with various board types and time controls.

Highlights
  • Explosive chain reactions
  • Online multiplayer
  • Private room challenges
  • AI opponent practice
  • Global leaderboard
  • Multiple board types
  • Variable time controls
Features
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Dots is a fast strategy game where one move can flip the entire board. Take turns charging the cells you control. Reach critical mass and a cell explodes into its neighbours, capturing them and setting off chain reactions. Build the right position, spot the cascade, and take every dot on the board. PLAY YOUR WAY • Find an online opponent in Quick Play. If no player is available, Dots may match you with an AI opponent. • Challenge a friend with a private room code. • Practise against adjustable AI or play pass-and-play on one device. • Choose Classic, Long, or Marathon boards. • Play Casual, Blitz, or Bullet time controls. BUILD YOUR RECORD • Create an optional account for rated games. • Climb the global leaderboard. • Add friends and send challenges. • Review completed games and request optional AI coaching. Dots is free to play and contains no advertising. You can start as a guest without creating an account.

Screenshots

Path Weaver4 screens
Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Path Weaver at 4.6 against Dots's 4.0. Path Weaver also leads on ratings volume (55 vs 1). Dots's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Path Weaver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Path Weaver has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Path Weaver versus Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPath WeaverDots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (55 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings55 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB2 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperEMIRI OKAMOTOMAKSYM SHEVCHENKO

In-app purchases

None

Path Weaver

No in-app purchases

None

Dots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Path Weaver free?
Path Weaver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots free?
Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Path Weaver or Dots?
Path Weaver is rated higher. Path Weaver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Dots averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Path Weaver or Dots have ads?
Path Weaver shows ads; Dots does not.

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