# Brain Dots 2 vs Dot Lines Connect

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Dots 2 | Dot Lines Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dots-2/id1524486050/reviews) | **[4.9 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-lines-connect-color-dots/id6478804652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **598** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Translimit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845044431) | [Smore Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359594063) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Dot Lines Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-lines-connect-color-dots/id6478804652)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Access Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Seesaw 2 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shapes Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Rectangle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15x15 Blast Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thrill Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Premium Packs + No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |


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