# Join The Dots vs Connect and Blast

The clearest difference is rating: Connect and Blast 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 monthly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Connect and Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 17 respectively.

Join The Dots ships an update fortnightly, Connect and Blast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join The Dots | Connect and Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-the-dots/id1154862635/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-blast/id6449366025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ezone.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/283905453) | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) |

## 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 |


### Connect and Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-blast/id6449366025)

A captivating puzzle game where you strategically drop and connect colored dots on a grid. Match three or more of the same color to blast them, utilizing special items like grass, balloons, and crates to clear the board and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop dot placement, Connect and blast same-colored dots, Special item mechanics (grass, balloon, crate), Strategic puzzle gameplay, Goal-oriented level clearing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join The Dots free?

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

### Is Connect and Blast free?

Connect and Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Join The Dots or Connect and Blast?

Connect and Blast is rated higher. Join The Dots averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Connect and Blast averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Join The Dots or Connect and Blast have ads?

Connect and Blast shows ads; Join The Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Join The Dots or Connect and Blast?

Join The Dots ships an update fortnightly, and Connect and Blast monthly. Most recently, Join The Dots was updated on October 23, 2026 and Connect and Blast on October 22, 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.*