dotio: Pips Domino Puzzles
Released 1/15/2026First seen 2mo agoLast fetched 1d ago
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Apple App StoreUS · 2026-10-04
Score
4.87
Ratings
130
Reviews
-
Version
1.5.7
Lifetime
Rank history · 30d
App Storebest rank per day, all markets
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Finished today's Pips in two minutes? Here are 4,800 more. dotio is the best NYT Pips alternative: 4,800+ handcrafted domino logic puzzles, three new daily challenges, live leaderboards and four difficulty levels. Every puzzle has exactly one solution, and every move is pure deduction. Never a guess. WHY PLAYERS SWITCH • 4,800+ handcrafted puzzles, each with exactly one solution • Three new daily challenges every midnight: Easy, Medium and Hard • Four difficulties, from gentle warm-ups to genuinely devious Expert • No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. Pay once, play forever • Works fully offline. Planes, trains and metros welcome HOW IT PLAYS Place dominoes on the grid so every rule is satisfied. Match sums, find equals, spot differences. The rules narrow the board to one valid answer, and careful reasoning always gets you there. A minute to learn, a long time to master. THE DAILY RITUAL Three fresh puzzles every day, plus the full archive of past dailies. Finish all three to keep your streak alive. RACE THE WORLD Live daily leaderboards with podiums, percentiles and splits. See exactly where you placed among everyone who finished, and watch your rank move in real time. When the day locks, your placement is final. PLAY WITH FRIENDS Create a private group, share the code, and compete with people you actually know. Live standings, shared streaks, and a record of who conquered each day. NEVER STAY STUCK Two smart hints per puzzle, entirely optional. They point you at the next forced move rather than handing over the answer. WHAT PLAYERS SAY "Better than pips in NYT… very engaging animations that feels rewarding every time you solve." (App Store review) "I was hesitant but really wanted to keep playing Pips after finishing the NYT ones. Beyond my expectations!" (App Store review) "The domino logic mechanics make you actually think instead of just guessing." (App Store review) "Always want to play one more!" (App Store review) EVERYTHING INCLUDED • 4,800+ puzzles across four difficulties • Daily challenges with live global leaderboards • Friends groups with private standings and shared streaks • Ghost Mode: race the clock as the rules fade away • Expert Mode: unlocked by mastering Hard • Smart hints that guide without spoiling • Streaks, personal bests and 45+ achievements • Light and dark themes • Full iPad support • Share results as image cards or copyable text MORE TO UNLOCK Track your stats and progress, pick a nickname for the leaderboards, and see your percentile for every difficulty. There are 45+ badges and milestones to unlock, an interactive tutorial that teaches as you play, and hundreds of levels waiting beyond the daily. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. No account required. One puzzle. One solution. Pure, satisfying logic.
