# Brain Dots vs Latch

The clearest difference is rating: Latch at 5.0 against Brain Dots's 4.4. Latch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Brain Dots's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Dots sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Latch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Latch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Dots has 8.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brain Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, Latch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Dots | Latch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dots/id1004227662/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latch-one-touch-swing/id6787140690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Translimit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845044431) | [Jordan Wegner](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787140076) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dots/id1004227662)

A challenging puzzle game where you draw lines and shapes to make two balls collide. Collect different drawing tools and create your own levels to test the skills of players worldwide. It's a test of logic and flexible thinking.

**Highlights:** Bump two balls to clear stages, Draw lines and shapes freely, Collect over 25 varieties of pens, Create and share custom stages, Review and share victory moments, Tests logical thinking and flexibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mechanical pencil | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colored pencil | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crayon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brush | $1.99 | one-time |
| Watercolor painting brush | $1.99 | one-time |
| Decorated pen | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow pencil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fountain pen | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Cut-In Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Variety of pen styles and customization options
- ⚙️ Interesting physics-based gameplay
- 👍 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 👀 Difficulty seeing around finger when drawing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to create own levels
- Hint feature not working as expected
- Inability to play on iOS 17 devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and transfer progress across devices
- Option to disable hint prompts
- More advanced level creation tools
- Improved Apple Pencil support


### Latch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latch-one-touch-swing/id6787140690)

Master a one-touch swinging mechanic where holding creates a line to an anchor, and releasing launches you with momentum. Navigate an endless, procedurally generated shaft, collecting sparks and avoiding overheating. This game offers instant restarts and an offline experience.

**Highlights:** One-touch swinging with momentum, Procedurally generated endless shaft, Line overheating mechanic, Collect sparks for points, Offline play, Instant restarts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Dots free?

Brain Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Latch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Dots or Latch?

Latch is rated higher. Brain Dots averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Latch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brain Dots or Latch have ads?

Brain Dots shows ads; Latch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Dots or Latch?

Brain Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Latch weekly. Most recently, Brain Dots was updated on October 21, 2026 and Latch on October 16, 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.*