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Head-to-head

3 Dots vs Two Dots

3 Dots 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Tie
Two Dots 4.5★ · Free + IAP 60

Two Dots offers a more varied experience with its popular scavenger hunts, but both apps suffer from excessive ads and pop-ups that detract from gameplay.

Full reviews: 3 Dots · Two Dots

Both 3 Dots and Two Dots are free-to-play dot-connecting puzzle games with in-app purchases. While 3 Dots is criticized for its overwhelming ad frequency, Two Dots faces user frustration over numerous pop-ups for mini-games and a perceived shift towards a pay-to-play model.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Two DotsR1R11R29R36
3 Dots Users find 3 Dots to be a fun and challenging game that stimulates the brain R11R29. However, some levels are described as 'super hard' R1 and one user disliked the game giving suggestions for moves R36.
Two Dots Two Dots offers a core dot-connecting game that many find fun and relaxing , but its popular scavenger hunt mini-games are a significant draw, with some users preferring them over the main game R89R101R113. However, the main game is criticized for becoming overly difficult and reliant on power-ups, making it feel like a 'money grab' R61.
Ads and Interruptions tieR2R3R4R7
3 Dots 3 Dots is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, frequently interrupting gameplay R4R7. Many users find the ads too long, unskippable, and appearing after every game or even mid-round R2R3. This leads to significant frustration and many users deleting the app R37.
Two Dots Two Dots users complain about an overwhelming number of pop-ups for side games, challenges, and announcements that appear every time the app is opened, making it take several minutes to start playing the main game R63R69R73R81. While some ads interrupt gameplay , the primary complaint is the constant barrage of pop-ups for additional content .
Price and Value tieR16R21R37R61
3 Dots 3 Dots offers an in-app purchase to remove ads for $6.99, but some users feel this price is too high given the ad frequency R16R21. Many users express that they shouldn't have to pay to block ads R37.
Two Dots Two Dots is perceived by some long-time players as having shifted to a 'pay to play' structure, where progression in difficult levels often requires buying gold coins or power-ups R61. The scavenger hunt, while popular, also has locked parts that require payment . Users also note that the updated coin system doesn't make it easier to earn coins without purchase .
Reliability and Bugs edge: 3 DotsR22R40R42R93
3 Dots Some users report ads freezing R22 and issues with not receiving rewards after watching ads R40R42.
Two Dots Two Dots has reports of the newest Candy Crush ad locking up the game and an update causing the app to freeze on launch R93. There are also instances of the game deleting power-ups and causing phones to overheat after recent updates . Audio hijacking from other apps is also noted .
Pick 3 Dots if

you prefer a more straightforward dot-connecting puzzle experience and are willing to pay $6.99 to remove ads, or can tolerate frequent ad interruptions R16R37.

Pick Two Dots if

you enjoy a variety of puzzle types, especially hidden object or scavenger hunt games, and are willing to navigate numerous pop-ups to access them R89R101R113.

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and much of the negative feedback for both stems from free-tier friction. 3 Dots' negativity is almost entirely focused on ad frequency and intrusiveness, while Two Dots' negativity is split between pop-ups for extra content and a perceived shift to a pay-to-play model for core progression.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to remove ads in 3 Dots?
Based on user reviews, it costs $6.99 to stop the ads in 3 Dots R16R21.
Does Two Dots have a scavenger hunt feature?
Yes, Two Dots features a popular scavenger hunt mini-game that many users enjoy, with some even preferring it over the main dot-connecting game R89R101R113.
Are there many interruptions in Two Dots?
Yes, Two Dots is heavily criticized for having numerous pop-ups for side games, challenges, and announcements that appear every time the app is opened, making it take several minutes to start playing the main game R63R69R73R81.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] 3 Dots 1/5 · US Do not bother: Super hard levels take weeks to get past. No need for super hard levels. Do not waste your time.
  2. [R11] 3 Dots 5/5 · US Fun game: Just enough challenge and makes you use skill. Love it!
  3. [R29] 3 Dots 5/5 · US Stimulates the brain: Lots of fun for seniors. Helps keep your mind sharp!!!
  4. [R36] 3 Dots 3/5 · US I don’t want suggestions for my moves.: I wish it didn’t give suggestions. I want to figure it out on my own. Use my own mind, etc.
  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. [R7] 3 Dots 2/5 · US Too many Ads: I like this game but putting an ad right in the middle of playing is such a turn off!
  9. [R16] 3 Dots 1/5 · US Free has non stop ads: Have to pay$6.99 to stop ridiculous amount of ads.
  10. [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.
  11. [R37] 3 Dots 2/5 · US Ads: Game is fine. Way too many ads. Will be deleting it. I shouldn’t have to pay to block ads. You should be paying me for my wasted time and battery energy to watch them.
  12. [R61] Two Dots 1/5 · US Money Grab: This game was great ten years ago. Now, the levels are impossible unless you plan to continuously shell out money to buy gold coins for extra moves and cheats. Their algorithm won’t even drop what you need to beat a level, ie a seed dot or anchor. They quit offering the treasure hunt, rewind, and arcade side quests and don’t do the flip game often enough to even try to win extra cheats
  13. [R22] 3 Dots 1/5 · US Too many continuous adds. Too many ads freezing just to be replayed: Too many freezing ads
  14. [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.
  15. [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.
  16. [R93] Two Dots 3/5 · US Yep, has become frustrating: I’ve been playing this game since the start and like the other old-timers have said here before: the game has gotten more hectic with the all the auxiliary games, ads and the damn card collecting (not a fan, every bloody game I play now has that). And the ads encroaching on the scavenger hunts bug me the most. P.S. The latest update is buggy; freezing on launch.
  17. [R89] Two Dots 5/5 · US Scavenger hunting: I don’t actually enjoy the two dots game very much but I am and have been in love with the scavenger hunt’s since they first released them! So much fun!!!
  18. [R101] Two Dots 5/5 · US OMG!!! BEST GAME EVER!!!: This game is so satisfying. You don’t have to connect dots. You can also do searching finds. This game is really satisfying and I really like it. This is the best game ever recommended for children and all ages. I am young and I enjoy this game really much when you’re a beginner it’s really fun and my mom got into it for a little bit. She was addicted to it and we like to
  19. [R113] Two Dots 5/5 · US Scavenger hunt: I don’t really care for the DOTS game, but I freaking LOVE the scavenger hunt’s! I love the characters and the hidden gems. I love that I can tap on the characters and they make sounds! It’s so much fun and genuinely brings me joy!!!
  20. [R63] Two Dots 3/5 · US Too many gimmicks: Used to be a fun and simple game but now I have to click out of about 36 popups before I can play the next level. Uninstalling.
  21. [R69] Two Dots 3/5 · US Fun BUT…: I love this game, I used to play it years ago and just downloaded it again. I have to say it’s SUPER ANNOYING to log into play the game and not be able to because there are a million pop ups for side games! I just want to play the game I downloaded! By the time I get through all the pop ups, the free minutes I had to play are basically over and I don’t even play the game!
  22. [R73] Two Dots 2/5 · US pop-ups make it almost unplayable: i like the base game. i like the minigames. i even like some of the challenges. i should be able to navigate to them (like the scavenger hunt) instead of having 8 unskippable popups every time i open the app (yes i counted)
  23. [R81] Two Dots 3/5 · US Takes too long to close popups: I used to love this game, but now I can’t play it because it takes at least 5 minutes to close all of the pop ups and announcements every time I open the app. I usually just go play a different game instead.

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