# Smash Dots! vs Match it!

Smash Dots! and Match it! both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Smash Dots!'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Match it!'s. Smash Dots! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Match it!'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 161). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match it! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Smash Dots! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smash Dots! against 4.5 for Match it!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match it! has 3.4K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Smash Dots!'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Match it!'s.

Smash Dots! ships an update every 23 months, Match it! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Dots! | Match it! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-dots/id978889545/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-it-dual-match/id1523045501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 161 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dragon Free Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/925613401) | [wenkui wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513116534) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Dots!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-dots/id978889545)

Engage in a fast-paced arcade challenge to smash as many dots as possible against the clock. This game offers an exciting experience perfect for quick bursts of fun, relaxation, or getting pumped up.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Time-based challenges, Easy to learn, Relaxing gameplay, Pump-up activity

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match it!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-it-dual-match/id1523045501)

A fun and innovative puzzle game based on the classic Onet matching mechanic. Drag identical items together to clear the board and experience a refreshing sense of accomplishment.

**Highlights:** Innovative Onet gameplay, Drag and match identical items, Clear all items to finish, Refreshing sense of accomplishment, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Amazing game
- 🎮 Fun and relaxing
- 👍 Great gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤬 Ads deduct from game time
- 🐛 Issues with moving objects

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when moving objects that don't match
- Objects get stuck and can't be moved

**Requested features**

- Option to watch ads for rewards instead of interruptions
- Ability to replay previous levels
- Varied level designs with different object types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Dots! free?

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

### Is Match it! free?

Match it! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Dots! or Match it!?

Smash Dots! is rated higher. Smash Dots! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Match it! averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Smash Dots! or Match it! have ads?

Match it! shows ads; Smash Dots! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Dots! or Match it!?

Smash Dots! ships an update every 23 months, and Match it! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smash Dots! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Match it! on November 3, 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.*