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Head-to-head

3 Dots vs Dot Knot

3 Dots 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Dot Knot
Dot Knot 4.9★ · Free + IAP 70

Dot Knot has a slight edge over 3 Dots due to its slightly higher lifetime rating and more positive comments about gameplay, despite both apps suffering from excessive ad complaints.

Full reviews: 3 Dots · Dot Knot

Both 3 Dots and Dot Knot are free-to-play puzzle games with in-app purchases, offering similar gameplay experiences. The primary complaint for both apps is the overwhelming number of ads, often interrupting gameplay. Dot Knot, however, shows a slightly better overall user satisfaction in its lifetime ratings and some users find its puzzles more challenging and engaging.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Dot KnotR11R12R14R25
3 Dots Users generally find 3 Dots fun and a good way to relax or keep their mind sharp R11R14. Some levels are described as challenging R11, but others find them easy R12. A few users dislike the game suggesting moves or find it boring R25.
Dot Knot Dot Knot is praised for being fun, relaxing, and a good brain exercise . Users appreciate the challenging and interesting puzzles . However, some users report issues with levels freezing R100, not unlocking , or having no clear solution . Recent updates have also been criticized for changing the interface and removing features .
User Experience and Ads tieR2R3R4R5
3 Dots The overwhelming majority of negative reviews for 3 Dots are due to the excessive number of ads R2R3R4R5. Users report ads appearing after every game, in the middle of gameplay, and being long and unskippable R4R15R21. The cost to remove ads, $6.99, is considered too high by some R16R21.
Dot Knot Dot Knot also faces severe criticism for its ad frequency and placement . Many users complain about ads interrupting gameplay, especially after reaching higher levels . Some ads are described as freezing the game or causing progress loss . One user even paid for an ad-free experience but still saw ads R88.
Reliability and Support edge: 3 DotsR22R40R42R50
3 Dots Some users report issues with ads freezing R22 or not receiving promised rewards after watching ads R40R42. One user mentioned the game becoming too difficult and deleting it R50.
Dot Knot Dot Knot users report various bugs, including daily challenges showing as completed when they haven't been played R95, game progress being lost R67, levels freezing or being stuck R100, and the app taking users to the App Store without interaction . Some users also note a change in interface and removal of features after updates .
Pick 3 Dots if

You are looking for a straightforward dot-connecting puzzle game and are willing to tolerate frequent ads or pay the $6.99 to remove them R16R21.

Pick Dot Knot if

You prefer a game with potentially more challenging and interesting puzzles, and are comfortable with the risk of encountering bugs or the same ad frequency issues as 3 Dots R95.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of reviews, but the vast majority of recent negative reviews for both apps focus almost exclusively on the excessive number of ads. This makes it challenging to compare other dimensions like gameplay nuances or support in detail, as ad complaints overshadow other feedback.

Frequently asked

Do 3 Dots and Dot Knot have a lot of ads?
Yes, both 3 Dots and Dot Knot are heavily criticized by users for having an excessive number of ads, which often interrupt gameplay and appear after every level R4R15R21R34.
Can you play 3 Dots or Dot Knot without ads?
Both apps offer in-app purchases to remove ads, with 3 Dots charging $6.99 R16R21. However, at least one Dot Knot user reported still experiencing ads even after paying for an ad-free version R88.
Are there any known bugs or issues with Dot Knot?
Yes, Dot Knot users have reported various bugs, including daily challenges not being available R95, game progress being lost R67, levels freezing or being stuck R100, and the app redirecting to the App Store without user interaction .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R11] 3 Dots 5/5 · US Fun game: Just enough challenge and makes you use skill. Love it!
  2. [R12] 3 Dots 3/5 · US Fun, but…: Easy and fun, but there are waaaay too many ads. Wasaaay too many.
  3. [R14] 3 Dots 5/5 · US 3 dots: Fun fun fun
  4. [R25] 3 Dots 2/5 · US Boring: Boring
  5. [R2] 3 Dots 5/5 · US 3 Dots: Way too many long ads
  6. [R3] 3 Dots 3/5 · US Like the game. Way, to many ads!: Way to many!
  7. [R4] 3 Dots 2/5 · US Too many: Too many ads in the MIDDLE of a game and no way too get out of the ad. Way too much wasted wait time. Thinking of deleting
  8. [R5] 3 Dots 5/5 · US Ads: To many ads just to get the next game
  9. [R22] 3 Dots 1/5 · US Too many continuous adds. Too many ads freezing just to be replayed: Too many freezing ads
  10. [R40] 3 Dots 2/5 · US does not give proper rewards: if it says double the rewards and I push it to watch an advertisement that same advertisement will play three times and then I don’t even get double the rewards. I like the concert they keep trying, but I’m not getting away with it so therefore can only give me two stars.
  11. [R42] 3 Dots 3/5 · US Bugs: I like this game and I don’t even mind the ads but it limits the number I can watch. Trucking along and all of the sudden I don’t get anything for the ads I’ve watched. Frustrating.
  12. [R50] 3 Dots 4/5 · US I reinstalled the game: Played this game years ago reinstall. Hopefully it doesn’t become so difficult that I don’t delete it again. Played for years finally just gave up.
  13. [R15] 3 Dots 3/5 · US Game interruptions: So many freaking ads!! And they just burst in during gameplay! And most do not have the option to X out of them or turn the volume off.
  14. [R21] 3 Dots 3/5 · US Too many ads: You can play a match & then have to watch an ad. An ad will break in while playing. Very annoying. And $6.99 for no ads…too much. I deleted the game.
  15. [R34] 3 Dots 2/5 · US Too Many Ads: The game is fun but there are far too many ads. I am at a point that I can’t get through a single round with either 1 or 2 ads popping up and interrupting play and these ads are not short.
  16. [R16] 3 Dots 1/5 · US Free has non stop ads: Have to pay$6.99 to stop ridiculous amount of ads.
  17. [R88] Dot Knot 1/5 · US aggravating. Cannot get back to game and constant ads even when I paid for ad free: no good
  18. [R67] Dot Knot 2/5 · US This game sucks now: I had 43000 points and I was on a higher level and all of a sudden one day poof all my points were gone and I had to start at level one. This change was without warning.
  19. [R87] Dot Knot 3/5 · US Love the game, hate all the glitches: I have really enjoyed this game. However, recently, it hasn’t been working properly. I would love to have it back working, without all of the glitches.
  20. [R95] Dot Knot 5/5 · US Recent bug: I usually play the Daily Challenge. Lately though, the app shows that I have already played the Challenge and gives me a ranking when I have not played. This issue is often fixed by Wednesday and I can go back and play Monday and Tuesday, but today is Thursday and all four days are unavailable. Aside from this glitch, I really enjoy the game even though I have reached a level that is d
  21. [R100] Dot Knot 2/5 · US Level stuck: Level 178 is frozen I have solved it 3 times and cannot proceed

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store