# Dot to Dot vs Connect Dots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Connect Dots at 100% against Dot to Dot's 64%. Connect Dots also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Dot to Dot's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Connect Dots sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connect Dots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot to Dot has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Dot to Dot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Connect Dots's.

Dot to Dot ships an update monthly, Connect Dots every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot to Dot | Connect Dots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-connect-the-dots/id1227734600/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-draw-shape/id6736533698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dot to Dot s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324577403) | [Md Abu Khalid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648520582) |

## 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


### Connect Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-draw-shape/id6736533698)

Connect matching dots with a single, continuous line without crossing any lines. This game offers hundreds of challenging levels, daily puzzles, and customizable themes for a relaxing yet engaging brain workout.

**Highlights:** Connect matching dots with a single line, Over 1000 unique levels, Daily challenges with rewards, Customizable themes and backgrounds, No time limit, Hints and boosts available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 9500 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin 19500 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin 65000 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot to Dot free?

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

### Is Connect Dots free?

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

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

Connect Dots is rated higher. Dot to Dot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Connect Dots averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Both Dot to Dot and Connect Dots show ads.

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

Dot to Dot ships an update monthly, and Connect Dots every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dot to Dot was updated on November 7, 2026 and Connect Dots on November 4, 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.*