# PathPix vs Dot

The clearest difference is price: Dot at Free against PathPix's $1.99. Dot also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 17 months). PathPix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and review sentiment (97% vs 76%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Dot is free to download; PathPix costs $1.99 up front. Dot sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. PathPix asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PathPix against 4.8 for Dot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 432 and 353 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of PathPix's written reviews are positive against 76% of Dot's.

PathPix ships an update every 17 months, Dot every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathPix | Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix/id314306149/reviews)** | [4.8 (353 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-a-pix-connect-the-dots/id1300936234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **432** | 353 |
| Positive reviews | **96.8% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kris Pixton](https://appshunter.io/developer/314306152) | [Conceptis Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479420055) |

## What reviewers say

### PathPix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix/id314306149)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Draw colored paths connecting numbered pairs, with path length matching the number. Solve puzzles to reveal miniature pictures and enjoy related quotes. Features graduated difficulty and helpful tools.

**Highlights:** Draw colored paths, Connect numbered pairs, Path length matches number, Reveal miniature pictures, Graduated puzzle difficulty, Check button for incorrect paths, Pinch zoom and one-finger scrolling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔋 Difficulty scrolling and zooming at times
- 👎 Lack of sound effects or music
- 👎 Limited number of puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when finishing puzzles
- Zooming and scrolling issues on some devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More puzzle levels and themes
- Ability to reset or replay puzzles
- Customization options (e.g. dark mode)
- Hint or assistance features for harder puzzles
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality


### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-a-pix-connect-the-dots/id1300936234)

Connect numbered dots in ascending order to reveal intricate, colorful images. This advanced adaptation of classic dot-to-dot puzzles offers hundreds of dots per image and includes helpful tools for a satisfying artistic experience.

**Highlights:** Connect numbered dots to reveal pictures, High-quality color images, Puzzles up to 1200 dots, Weekly bonus puzzles, Zoom, pan, and undo/redo, Progress previews

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SingleLine - Snacks 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MultiLine - Snacks 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MixedLine - Snacks 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SingleLine - Snacks 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MixedLine - Snacks 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MultiLine - Snacks 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SingleLine - Variety 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MultiLine - Variety 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MixedLine - Variety 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| SingleLine - Jumbo Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MultiLine - Jumbo Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| SingleLine - Jumbo Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MixedLine - Jumbo Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| SingleLine - Variety Large 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MultiLine - Variety Large 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MixedLine - Variety Large 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| SingleLine - Mega Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MultiLine - Mega Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MixedLine - Mega Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Relaxing pastime
- 👍 Good for killing time
- 👍 Nostalgic connection
- 👍 Easy to use controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not challenging enough
- 👎 Pictures too babyish
- 👎 Limited free content
- 👎 Expensive extra puzzles
- 👎 Technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes mid-puzzle
- Game stops working after rating
- Cannot start second line in multi-line
- Screen disappears and restarts
- Game crashes when connecting distant dots

**Requested features**

- More free puzzles
- Landscape mode option
- Larger puzzles with more dots
- Option to change colors
- Easier way to restart puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathPix free?

PathPix costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PathPix or Dot?

PathPix is rated higher. PathPix averages 4.9 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while Dot averages 4.8 from 353 ratings.

### Do PathPix or Dot have ads?

Neither PathPix nor Dot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PathPix or Dot?

PathPix ships an update every 17 months, and Dot every 4 months. Most recently, PathPix was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dot on October 17, 2026.

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