Comparison

Joy Square vs Chromadots

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

Head to head
About

Joy Square

A puzzle game designed to enhance your attention span by challenging you to locate and track a solid square against the clock. Compete globally for high scores and enjoy a fun, engaging experience. A premium version offers additional content and features.

Highlights
  • Attention improvement
  • Locate and track solid squares
  • Timed gameplay for maximum points
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Playable on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
  • Complete level packs (Premium)
Features
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This puzzle game will help you to increase you attention. Locate the solid square and track it on the game field while timer is running to get maximum points. Become the leader in global competition and simply have fun! Please, support us by purchasing the Premium Version. For small amount of money you get * Complete level pack * Attention improvement * Leaderboard access Play on iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.

About

Chromadots

Features
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Chromadots is a clean, colorful logic puzzle built around one simple goal: place the right dots, avoid blocked cells, and complete every grid with careful deduction. Each board gives you a compact color-and-position challenge that feels easy to learn but increasingly satisfying to master. Read the clues, mark possibilities, eliminate impossible cells, and uncover the exact solution without guessing. Why puzzle fans enjoy Chromadots: - Thousands of campaign levels from 5x5 to 10x10 - A smooth difficulty curve for relaxed play or serious solving - Daily challenges with streak progress - Fresh start puzzles when you want a new board quickly - Speedrun mode for faster logic sessions - Smart notes to track possible cells - Auto notes and clear notes tools to reduce busywork - Rewarded hints that can place one correct dot when you need help - Clear mistake feedback and polished board interactions - Star ratings to improve your campaign results Chromadots is made for players who enjoy logic games, color puzzles, number puzzles, grid games, and deduction challenges. It offers the calm satisfaction of a puzzle book with the quick access and visual polish of a modern mobile game. Play for a few minutes on a small board or settle into a longer campaign session. Every solved grid is a small victory, and every harder level rewards sharper thinking. If you like puzzles that are logical, elegant, and replayable, Chromadots is ready for your next solve.

Screenshots

Joy Square4 screens
Chromadots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chromadots at none against Joy Square's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Joy Square sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chromadots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joy Square ships an update every 2 months, Chromadots every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Joy Square versus Chromadots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoy SquareChromadots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander Fedoseev炤翊 吴

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Joy Square

One-time1
  • Premium Access$0.99
None

Chromadots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Joy Square free?
Joy Square is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chromadots free?
Chromadots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Joy Square or Chromadots have ads?
Neither Joy Square nor Chromadots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Joy Square or Chromadots?
Joy Square ships an update every 2 months, and Chromadots every 5 weeks. Most recently, Joy Square was updated on September 30, 2026 and Chromadots on October 16, 2026.

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