# Two Dots Color vs Time

The clearest difference is ads: Time at none against Two Dots Color's shown. Time also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Two Dots Color's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Two Dots Color sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Two Dots Color has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Two Dots Color ships an update every 3 weeks, Time every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Two Dots Color | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-dots-color-pipe-connect/id1635342814/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gate/id6752820513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 241 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manitoo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510495674) | [avneet sandhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281426007) |

## What reviewers say

### Two Dots Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-dots-color-pipe-connect/id1635342814)

Connect matching colored pipes to create paths and cover the entire board. Solve over 500 levels of increasing difficulty in this relaxing yet addictive puzzle game. Utilize bonuses to overcome challenges and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colors with pipes, Cover the entire board to solve puzzles, Over 500 free levels, Multiple difficulty levels, Bonus power-ups, Track level completion

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 HINTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| COINS PACK 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 HINTS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 HINTS | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 HINTS | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |


### Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gate/id6752820513)

Navigate a neon-lit void, dodging shifting walls and collecting gems in this skill-based arcade challenge. Control time to slow down the action for precision maneuvers, but be mindful of energy depletion. Recover from mistakes with a unique grace period that offers a chance to reset and continue your run.

**Highlights:** Skill-based arcade gameplay, Time-bending mechanics, Gem collection for score and energy, Grace period for recovery, Customizable visual effects, One-touch controls

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pause | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Two Dots Color free?

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

### Is Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Two Dots Color or Time?

Time is rated higher. Two Dots Color averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Two Dots Color or Time have ads?

Two Dots Color shows ads; Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Two Dots Color or Time?

Two Dots Color ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time every 9 months. Most recently, Two Dots Color was updated on September 10, 2026 and Time on August 2, 2026.

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