# Connect Bubbles vs Connect The Dots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Connect Bubbles at 67% against Connect The Dots's 17%. Connect Bubbles also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (442 vs 77). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect Bubbles sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Connect The Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connect Bubbles holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect Bubbles has 442 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Connect Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 17% of Connect The Dots's.

Connect Bubbles ships an update every 8 months, Connect The Dots every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect Bubbles | Connect The Dots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-bubbles/id855492320/reviews)** | [4.0 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-dots-2048-merge/id6446793913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **442** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [G Soft Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/807115215) | [Mrudul Babariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436458898) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-bubbles/id855492320)

Embark on a vibrant puzzle adventure connecting matching colored bubbles to clear levels. Enjoy multiple game modes, from classic challenges to timed races and relaxing Zen play. Unlock achievements and compete globally in this engaging hand-eye coordination game.

**Highlights:** Connect and burst colored bubbles, Multiple game modes (Classic, Time, Zen, Quest), Challenging levels with special bubbles, Vibrant graphics and animations, Customizable game elements, Track progress and unlock achievements, Online leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Zen Game Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 160 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock Features | $5.99 | one-time |
| 330 Gold | $8.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gold | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Stimulating and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing and decompressing
- 👍 Keeps mind busy

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Annoying and frequent ads
- ⏳ Long wait times for lives
- ⏳ Timer continues after exiting
- ✋ Difficulty selecting bubbles
- 🚫 No clear goal in classic mode

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Connected lines jump unexpectedly
- 🐛 Connection issues when trying to connect
- 🐛 Touch input not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Advertisement free version
- Option to compete against past scores
- Option to compete with others
- Larger bubbles and fewer on screen
- Save progress after closing app


### Connect The Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-dots-2048-merge/id6446793913)

This is a collection of addictive number and logic puzzle games. Connect colored dots with matching numbers to achieve higher scores, or navigate mazes, sort hexa blocks, and slide colored blocks to their matching doors. Enjoy challenging levels and improve your strategic thinking.

**Highlights:** Connect same number dots for higher scores, Arrow Escape maze navigation, Hexa Sort block sorting, Color Block sliding puzzles, Hints available for assistance, No game over, unlimited merging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect Bubbles free?

Connect Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connect The Dots free?

Connect The Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect Bubbles or Connect The Dots?

Connect Bubbles is rated higher. Connect Bubbles averages 4.5 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while Connect The Dots averages 4.0 from 77 ratings.

### Do Connect Bubbles or Connect The Dots have ads?

Both Connect Bubbles and Connect The Dots show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect Bubbles or Connect The Dots?

Connect Bubbles ships an update every 8 months, and Connect The Dots every 6 months. Most recently, Connect Bubbles was updated on November 1, 2026 and Connect The Dots on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*