# Join The Dots vs Star Link Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Star Link Puzzle at 5.0 against Join The Dots's 3.7. Join The Dots's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join The Dots sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Star Link Puzzle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Link Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.

Join The Dots ships an update fortnightly, Star Link Puzzle every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join The Dots | Star Link Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-the-dots/id1154862635/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-link-puzzle/id1269410563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ezone.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/283905453) | [aurastudio](https://appshunter.io/developer/901786597) |

## What reviewers say

### Join The Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-the-dots/id1154862635)

Test your reaction time and strategic thinking in this mesmerizing connection game. Connect all the dots before they disappear, while avoiding obstacles, to earn a high score and unlock new themes.

**Highlights:** Connect all dots, Avoid squares, High score challenges, Unlockable themes, Star collection

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Star Link Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-link-puzzle/id1269410563)

Connect three or more matching characters to create powerful spirits and rescue them. Enjoy various game modes, including challenging stages, timed levels, and move-limited puzzles. This game offers simple, one-touch gameplay suitable for all ages and can be played offline.

**Highlights:** Connect 3 or more characters, Create spirits to rescue characters, Offline play supported, Multiple game modes (Stage, Time, Move, Rush, Combo), One-touch drawing gameplay, 400+ challenging stages

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5500 COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12000 COINS | $9.99 | one-time |
| 39000 COINS | $29.99 | one-time |
| 150000 COINS | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join The Dots free?

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

### Is Star Link Puzzle free?

Star Link Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Join The Dots or Star Link Puzzle?

Star Link Puzzle is rated higher. Join The Dots averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Star Link Puzzle averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Join The Dots or Star Link Puzzle have ads?

Star Link Puzzle shows ads; Join The Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Join The Dots or Star Link Puzzle?

Join The Dots ships an update fortnightly, and Star Link Puzzle every 9 months. Most recently, Join The Dots was updated on October 29, 2026 and Star Link Puzzle on October 24, 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.*