# Climb Higher vs Brain Dots 2

Climb Higher and Brain Dots 2 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Climb Higher's written reviews are positive against 21% of Brain Dots 2's. Brain Dots 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (598 vs 48). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Climb Higher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brain Dots 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Climb Higher against 4.5 for Brain Dots 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Dots 2 has 598 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Climb Higher's written reviews are positive against 21% of Brain Dots 2's.

Climb Higher ships an update every 11 months, Brain Dots 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Climb Higher | Brain Dots 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541/reviews)** | [4.5 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dots-2/id1524486050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **598** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbital Nine Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/887216732) | [Translimit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845044431) |

## What reviewers say

### Climb Higher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541)

A physics-based puzzle platformer where players slingshot themselves upwards, breaking obstacles and manipulating size to reach new heights. Master momentum to conquer vertical challenges and progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Slingshot mechanics, Breakable obstacles, Size manipulation (grow/shrink), Momentum mastery, Vertical puzzle platforming

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


### Brain Dots 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dots-2/id1524486050)

Solve challenging puzzles by drawing lines and shapes to make two balls collide. Navigate 3D stages with new mechanics and aim for perfect scores by drawing efficiently. Collect unique pens and balls, and use hints when you get stuck.

**Highlights:** Bump two balls together, Draw lines and shapes freely, 3D stages with new gimmicks, Aim for 3 stars by drawing shorter lines, Collect over 20 varieties of pens and balls, Use hint feature for assistance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Good for mental challenge and thinking
- 👨‍👧‍👦 Suitable for kids and family entertainment
- ⭐ Enjoyable puzzle-solving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads after every level
- ⏱️ Ads longer than actual gameplay
- 💰 Aggressive monetization strategy
- 🚫 Ad removal feature non-functional
- 😤 Ads cannot be skipped or closed properly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on iPad (iPad 13)
- Level 85 causes black screen and app crash
- Settings wheel unresponsive (music toggle)
- Ads cannot be closed after completion
- Game progress reset at level 26

**Requested features**

- Multiple difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
- Reduce ad frequency to 1 per 5 minutes
- Functional ad removal option
- Alternative puzzle-solving methods recognized for full stars
- Offline gameplay mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Climb Higher free?

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

### Is Brain Dots 2 free?

Brain Dots 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Climb Higher or Brain Dots 2?

Climb Higher is rated higher. Climb Higher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Brain Dots 2 averages 4.5 from 598 ratings.

### Do Climb Higher or Brain Dots 2 have ads?

Both Climb Higher and Brain Dots 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Climb Higher or Brain Dots 2?

Climb Higher ships an update every 11 months, and Brain Dots 2 weekly. Most recently, Climb Higher was updated on October 23, 2026 and Brain Dots 2 on October 29, 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.*