# Happy Link vs Dots Match

The clearest difference is rating: Happy Link at 4.8 against Dots Match's 1.0. Happy Link also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 2). Dots Match's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Dots Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Happy Link holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Link has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Happy Link ships an update every 20 months, Dots Match every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Link | Dots Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-link-two-dots/id929893049/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-match-dot-connect/id6479691058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 14 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chaohsien Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/438073768) | [Usama Aziz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709455763) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-link-two-dots/id929893049)

Connect matching colored dots by drawing lines across a grid, filling the entire space without crossing. Offers over 2500 puzzles with various modes and level packs. Enjoy solo or multiplayer challenges with hints and progress syncing.

**Highlights:** Connect matching dots, Fill entire grid, Over 2500 unique puzzles, Multiple game modes, Multiplayer option, Hints and iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mania 14x14 15x15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Just Can't Stop | $0.99 | one-time |
| 17 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 37 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| 77 Hints | $10.99 | one-time |


### Dots Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-match-dot-connect/id6479691058)

Connect same-colored dots within a time limit to solve increasingly challenging puzzles. This game offers a tricky yet engaging experience as you progress through levels by successfully linking the dots.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored dots, Time-based challenges, Level progression, Tricky puzzles, Engaging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Link free?

Happy Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dots Match free?

Dots Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Link or Dots Match?

Happy Link is rated higher. Happy Link averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Dots Match averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Happy Link or Dots Match have ads?

Happy Link shows ads; Dots Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Link or Dots Match?

Happy Link ships an update every 20 months, and Dots Match every 14 months. Most recently, Happy Link was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dots Match 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.*