# Dot to Dot vs Connecting Dots

The clearest difference is rating: Dot to Dot at 4.6 against Connecting Dots's 1.0. Dot to Dot also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Connecting Dots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot to Dot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 7 days. Connecting Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dot to Dot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot to Dot has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dot to Dot ships an update monthly, Connecting Dots every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot to Dot | Connecting Dots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-connect-the-dots/id1227734600/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connecting-dots-multiplayer/id1562975942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 227 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dot to Dot s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324577403) | [Shebin Koshy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550838405) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot to Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-connect-the-dots/id1227734600)

Connect numbered dots to reveal a variety of images, from animals to famous landmarks. This app offers a relaxing and stress-relieving experience for all ages, with offline play available. Share your creations and enjoy brain training with a vast collection of puzzles.

**Highlights:** Over 500 unique dot-to-dot pictures, Themes include animals, vehicles, art, and places, Puzzles range from 300 to 2500 dots, Suitable for toddlers, kids, and adults, Offline play functionality, Stress relief and brain training benefits, Share completed pictures with friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dot To Dot - Weekly Premium | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Dot2Dot Unlimited - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Dot To Dot - Monthly Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Dot2Dot Unlimited: Start offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Dot2Dot Unlimited - Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Buy 3 Clues | $0.99 | one-time |
| S clues pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coinpack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| M clues pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| L clues pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Variety of puzzles and themes
- 🔢 Helps with counting and learning
- 🎉 Satisfying to complete the pictures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited free content, need to pay for premium
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/connecting the dots
- 🤖 Frequent ads and pop-ups
- 🔌 Connectivity issues, 'no internet' errors

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not loading or showing 'no internet' error
- Subscription issues and inability to access paid content
- App crashing or freezing during use

**Requested features**

- More free puzzles and content
- Ability to choose puzzles freely
- Coloring feature after completing puzzles
- Improved performance and stability


### Connecting Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connecting-dots-multiplayer/id1562975942)

Connect dots to form squares and compete against others. Play with friends on two devices or locally on a single device. The player with the most squares wins this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to make squares, Multiplayer on two devices, Single device, two-player mode, Compete to make the most squares, Internet required for remote play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot to Dot free?

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

### Is Connecting Dots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dot to Dot or Connecting Dots?

Dot to Dot is rated higher. Dot to Dot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Connecting Dots averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dot to Dot or Connecting Dots have ads?

Dot to Dot shows ads; Connecting Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dot to Dot or Connecting Dots?

Dot to Dot ships an update monthly, and Connecting Dots every 5 months. Most recently, Dot to Dot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Connecting Dots on October 27, 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.*