Comparison

Windosill vs Joining Hands

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

Head to head
About

Windosill

Explore a toy-like dream world filled with ten interactive vistas. This app combines puzzle elements, a physics sandbox, and a living picture book, encouraging playful discovery. It's designed for a single, immersive experience suitable for both children and adults.

Highlights
  • Ten mysterious vistas
  • Animated, interactive world
  • Puzzle game elements
  • Physics toy box
  • Living picture-book experience
  • Playful investigation
Currently charting
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Explore a dream-like world of ten mysterious vistas in this touchscreen classic. Equal parts puzzle game, physics toy box, and living picture-book, Windosill's animated, interactive world is meticulously constructed to reward playful investigation. Designed to be experienced in a single sitting (anywhere between 20 minutes and 2 hours), Windosill is suitable for curious children and imaginative adults alike.

About

Joining Hands

A charming and innovative puzzle game where players drag and drop characters to connect them all by holding hands. With over a hundred levels, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop Peablins to hold hands
  • Leave no hand behind
  • No time limits, enemies, or pressure
  • Retina quality graphics
  • Over a hundred levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
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A handtastic puzzle that leaves no hand behind! Full of charm, innovation and originality, but very easy to learn! Starts off as enjoyably mellow, with the later levels offering a perky challenge for those who yearn it. REVIEWS "With a simple premise of leaving no hand untouched, this game gradually increases in difficulty while never losing its undeniable charm." - USA Today "Joining Hands offers a new idea, and one that works really well on the iPhone or iPad's touchscreen." - pocketgamer.co.uk "Rounding out this delightful title are Retina quality graphics, plus enjoyable animations, sounds, and music." - appadvice.com "Joining Hands will have a place on my iPad and iPod touch for quite some time." - gamezebo.com 4.5/5 "The gameplay is virtually flawless and the concept is fresh and habit forming." - sahgeekmom.com 4.5/5 "All in all, Joining Hands is a unique puzzler that’s ideal for people who like to ponder. It’s packed with hours of content, polish and charm. I highly recommend it." - thesmartphoneappreview.com - Featured in the "Innovative Gameplay" category on the iTunes App Store! MEET THE PEABLINS Enter the Whispering Woods and meet the Peablins! Peablins are curious little creatures sharing a common belief: Hold hands with your friends and the Bogeyman won't dare to show up. It has worked as long as anyone can remember, so it must be true. Join the Peablins on their quest to find all their siblings and cousins! GAMEPLAY Drag and drop Peablins so that everyone is holding hands. Some Peablins have more hands than others... Leave no hand behind! FEATURES - No time limits, no enemies, no pressure - Innovative, elegant and easy to learn - Fun and suitable for all ages - Supports the 2012 iPad (3rd gen) Retina display - Several kinds of Peablins requiring unique approaches - Hilarious sound effects - More than a hundred levels - Compete with your friends on Game Center leaderboards Trailer: http://youtu.be/40SfoJU0-ig Gameplay intro: http://youtu.be/PrmN8AJBiZ8

Screenshots

Windosill4 screens
Joining Hands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Windosill at every 2 months against Joining Hands's every 9 months. Windosill also leads on chart position (#140 vs unranked). Joining Hands's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Windosill costs $3.99 and Joining Hands $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Windosill against 4.8 for Joining Hands. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 34 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Windosill's written reviews are positive against 95% of Joining Hands's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windosill ships an update every 2 months, Joining Hands every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Windosill versus Joining Hands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindosillJoining Hands
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (66 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews94.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#140 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVectorpark10tons Ltd

Customer experience

Windosill

All ratings66 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.5%

Joining Hands

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative0.6%

User reviews

Windosill

From 66 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Quirky and imaginative
  • 👍 Charming and whimsical
  • 👍 Engaging puzzles
  • 👍 Beautiful visuals and art style
  • 👍 Nostalgic and childhood-like experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
  • ⏱️ Game is too short
  • 💰 Some feel the game is overpriced for the content

Joining Hands

From 34 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🎨 Cute and charming graphics
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles
  • ⏱️ Great time killer
  • 🤗 Kid-friendly

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Difficulty can be inconsistent
  • 🙏 Lack of hint/skip features
  • 🕰️ Levels can feel repetitive
  • 💰 Considered overpriced by some

Bugs and requests

Windosill

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 8
  • Graphical glitches on newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Additional puzzles and challenges
  • Longer gameplay experience

Joining Hands

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and updates
  • Hint/skip level option
  • Difficulty settings
  • Achievements/leaderboards

In-app purchases

None

Windosill

No in-app purchases

None

Joining Hands

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Windosill free?
Windosill costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Joining Hands free?
Joining Hands costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Windosill or Joining Hands?
Joining Hands is rated higher. Windosill averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Joining Hands averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do Windosill or Joining Hands have ads?
Neither Windosill nor Joining Hands shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Windosill or Joining Hands?
Windosill ships an update every 2 months, and Joining Hands every 9 months. Most recently, Windosill was updated on October 13, 2026 and Joining Hands on October 11, 2026.

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