Comparison

Brain Dots 2 vs Dot Lines Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brain Dots 2

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
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Renewed the 50 million downloaded Brain Dots! The only thing you need to do is to “bump two balls.” Can you clear the simple-looking but difficult stages? ▼ The rules are simple! ◆ Bump the two balls Draw lines and shapes freely to move and roll the balls. Flexible thinking is going to become the key to victory. ◆ Clear the stages All stages are now in 3D! Try out the new stages and gimmicks! ◆ Aim for 3 stars The rate of the stage depends on the length of the lines and shapes you draw. Draw shorter lines for better ratings. ◆ Collect items We have prepared more than 20 varieties of pens and balls of different colors and sizes. Collect various pens and balls by clearing the stages. ◆ Use hints All stages have a hint feature. Make use of the hint feature when you need help. ▼ Supported Languages (17) English / Japanese / Korean / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Portuguese (Brazil) / Indonesian / Hindi / Vietnamese / Swedish / Thai / Russian / Dutch ▼ Latest information Twitter: @TranslimitGames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/translimitgames Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/translimitgames

About

Dot Lines Connect

A captivating puzzle game with over 7,000 levels and minimalist graphics. Enjoy a relaxing experience with customizable gameplay, daily rewards, and helpful hints. Offers optional VIP subscription for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Over 7,000 levels
  • Minimalist graphics
  • Relaxing atmosphere
  • Daily rewards
  • Hint system
  • Undo and Restart buttons
Features
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Introducing Dot Lines Connect, the mesmerizing puzzle game that will keep your mind captivated for hours on end. With over 7,000 levels to explore, each offering a unique challenge, you'll never run out of opportunities to flex your mental muscles. The game's minimalist, visually appealing graphics ensure a pleasant experience for your eyes as you navigate through the puzzles. Dot Lines Connect offers a wealth of gameplay options, with thousands of levels across multiple packs. Immerse yourself in the unlocked packs and play at your own pace, or challenge yourself to unlock even more packs as you progress. With gameplay ranging from relaxed and leisurely to intense and brain-teasing, there's something for every mood and skill level. How you choose to connect the dots is entirely up to you. The relaxing background music and satisfying sound effects create an immersive atmosphere that will keep you engaged for hours. If you ever find yourself stuck on a particularly tricky puzzle, don't worry – the game's Hints system is there to guide you. And if you make a mistake, simply use the Undo and Restart buttons to get back on track. With daily rewards for logging in and an exclusive VIP subscription that grants you extra coins and the ability to play levels in any sequence, Dot Lines Connect offers plenty of incentives to keep coming back for more. Are you ready to put your problem-solving skills to the test and become a master of dot connecting? Download Dot Lines Connect now for FREE and embark on an unforgettable journey of mind-bending fun! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS - Subscribe to the VIP Membership to unlock extra features in the game. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings. - Any unused portion of a free pass period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. For more information, please refer to: Privacy Policy: https://smoregames.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://smoregames.com/terms-of-service/ https://smoregames.com

Screenshots

Brain Dots 24 screens
Dot Lines Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dot Lines Connect at 100% against Brain Dots 2's 21%. Dot Lines Connect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Brain Dots 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (598 vs 77). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brain Dots 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dot Lines Connect sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dot Lines Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Dots 2 has 598 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Brain Dots 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dot Lines Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Dots 2 ships an update weekly, Dot Lines Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brain Dots 2 versus Dot Lines Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain Dots 2Dot Lines Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (598 ratings)4.9 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings598 — better77
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTranslimit, Inc.Smore Games, LLC

Customer experience

Brain Dots 2

All ratings590 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral21.0%
Negative58.1%

Dot Lines Connect

All ratings77 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Brain Dots 2

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • Crashes in high levels (80s+)
  • Ad removal purchase option non-functional

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Dot Lines Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brain Dots 2

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
10 purchases

Dot Lines Connect

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Access Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time9
  • Seesaw 2 Pack$1.99
  • Shapes Pack$1.99
  • Ultimate Rectangle 2$1.99
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  • 15x15 Blast Pack$1.99
  • Turbo Pack$1.99
  • Thrill Pack$1.99
  • Coins Pack 1$2.99
  • All Premium Packs + No Ads$4.99
  • Coins Pack 1$9.99

Questions

Is Brain Dots 2 free?
Brain Dots 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Lines Connect free?
Dot Lines Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain Dots 2 or Dot Lines Connect?
Dot Lines Connect is rated higher. Brain Dots 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Dot Lines Connect averages 4.9 from 77 ratings.
Do Brain Dots 2 or Dot Lines Connect have ads?
Both Brain Dots 2 and Dot Lines Connect show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Dots 2 or Dot Lines Connect?
Brain Dots 2 ships an update weekly, and Dot Lines Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Brain Dots 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dot Lines Connect on October 30, 2026.

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