Comparison

Controls.js NIM Game vs Dots Strategy

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

Head to head
About

Controls.js NIM Game

A classic mathematical strategy game where players take turns removing objects from distinct heaps. The objective is to force your opponent to take the last object.

Highlights
  • Mathematical strategy game
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Object removal from heaps
  • Simple rules
  • Classic game
Features
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NIM Game powered by Controls.js technology. NIM is a mathematical game of strategy in which two players take turns removing objects from distinct heaps. On each turn, a player must remove at least one object, and may remove any number of objects provided they all come from the same heap. The player who takes the last object loses.

About

Dots Strategy

Features
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Dots is a beautifully crafted strategy board game where you capture territory by encircling your opponent's dots. Simple to learn, impossible to master. CLASSIC GAMEPLAY Place dots on the board, form chains, and surround your opponent's dots to capture them. The player who captures the most wins. Every move matters; one wrong dot and you could lose it all. 110-LEVEL CAMPAIGN Journey through 10 themed worlds with unique challenges: Race, Blitz, Survival, Puzzle, Sprint, and Perfect modes. Earn up to 3 stars per level and unlock new worlds as you progress. THREE AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS • Easy: Perfect for learning the ropes • Medium: A serious challenge for experienced players • Hard: A near-unbeatable AI with deep strategic thinking PLAY ONLINE Challenge friends or match with random opponents in real-time. Create private rooms with PIN codes, send game invitations, or spectate live matches. BUILT-IN TUTORIAL Never played Dots before? Our interactive step-by-step tutorial teaches you the rules in under 2 minutes. LEADERBOARD & RANKINGS Climb the global rankings. Track your wins, losses, and capture stats. See how you stack up against players worldwide. SOCIAL FEATURES Add friends, send game invitations, chat during matches, and react with emojis. Voice chat available for online games. CUSTOMIZE YOUR STYLE Unlock dot skins, board themes, capture animations, and profile frames. Earn coins through gameplay or watch optional rewarded ads. DAILY REWARDS Log in daily to claim escalating coin bonuses. Keep your streak alive for bigger rewards. CLEAN, MODERN DESIGN A minimal, distraction-free interface designed for focus and flow. Available in English and French. Dots is free to play with optional in-app purchases for coins and cosmetics. Rewarded video ads can be watched for bonus coins and removed with a one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Controls.js NIM Game2 screens
Dots Strategy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Controls.js NIM Game at none against Dots Strategy's 10. Controls.js NIM Game also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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. Dots Strategy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Controls.js NIM Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Controls.js NIM Game versus Dots Strategy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControls.js NIM GameDots Strategy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPosition s.r.o.Dorny Muba

In-app purchases

None

Controls.js NIM Game

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Dots Strategy

One-time10
  • Hologram Dot Skin$1.99
  • Lava Dot Skin$1.99
  • Shockwave Animation$1.99
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  • Fireworks Animation$1.99
  • Aurora Board Theme$2.99
  • Diamond Profile Frame$2.99
  • Neon Glow Profile Frame$2.99
  • Rainbow Dot Skin$2.99
  • Obsidian Board Theme$2.99
  • Rainbow Crown Frame$3.99

Questions

Is Controls.js NIM Game free?
Controls.js NIM Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots Strategy free?
Dots Strategy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Controls.js NIM Game or Dots Strategy have ads?
Dots Strategy shows ads; Controls.js NIM Game does not.

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