# Maker Bots vs Dot to Dot to Coloring

Maker Bots and Dot to Dot to Coloring both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Maker Bots's written reviews are positive against 53% of Dot to Dot to Coloring's. Maker Bots also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Dot to Dot to Coloring's advantage is ratings volume (847 vs 13) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot to Dot to Coloring sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Maker Bots asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Maker Bots against 4.7 for Dot to Dot to Coloring. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot to Dot to Coloring has 847 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Maker Bots's written reviews are positive against 53% of Dot to Dot to Coloring's.

Maker Bots ships an update every 3 months, Dot to Dot to Coloring monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maker Bots | Dot to Dot to Coloring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-bots/id1180904263/reviews) | **[4.7 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-to-coloring/id1339576657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **847** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 320 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ablemagic](https://appshunter.io/developer/360716777) | [EYEWIND LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317690197) |

## What reviewers say

### Maker Bots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-bots/id1180904263)

Design and assemble your own unique robot, give it a name, and send it to work in a virtual factory. Interact with your robot and other players' creations through a control panel.

**Highlights:** Robot customization, Robot naming, Virtual factory simulation, Interactive control panel, Multiplayer robot interaction

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dot to Dot to Coloring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-to-coloring/id1339576657)

Connect numbered dots to reveal intricate images, then bring them to life with your own colors. This game offers a relaxing and creative experience with a wide variety of puzzles and customizable tools.

**Highlights:** Connect numbered dots to reveal images, Color revealed pictures with custom tools, Weekly updated puzzle themes, 9 customizable painting tools, Create custom colors, Adjustable dot complexity (100-3000 dots), Share creations on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly subscription | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| clues_level1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| clues_level2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| clues_level3 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Ability to color the completed dot-to-dots
- 💡 Variety of dot-to-dot designs
- 🤩 Enjoyable and engaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/selecting dot-to-dot puzzles
- 🤔 Progress not saved when exiting the app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open a puzzle
- Dot-to-dots not registering properly
- Inability to scroll through available puzzles

**Requested features**

- Import own photos for dot-to-dots
- Offline mode to play without ads
- More free dot-to-dot puzzles
- Ability to save and resume progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maker Bots free?

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

### Is Dot to Dot to Coloring free?

Dot to Dot to Coloring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Maker Bots or Dot to Dot to Coloring?

Dot to Dot to Coloring is rated higher. Maker Bots averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Dot to Dot to Coloring averages 4.7 from 847 ratings.

### Do Maker Bots or Dot to Dot to Coloring have ads?

Dot to Dot to Coloring shows ads; Maker Bots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maker Bots or Dot to Dot to Coloring?

Maker Bots ships an update every 3 months, and Dot to Dot to Coloring monthly. Most recently, Maker Bots was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dot to Dot to Coloring on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*