Connecting the dots is fun vs AstroLire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connecting the dots is fun
This educational game for children aged 2-8 helps them learn to count by connecting ordered dots to reveal hidden drawings. It offers 24 unique drawings and supports learning numbers from 1 to over 60.
- Connect ordered dots to reveal drawings
- Learn to count from 1 to over 60
- 24 unique drawings to discover
- Designed for children aged 2-8
- Part of an educational game collection
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In this game for kids from 2 to 8, your children will connect ordered dots to discover a drawing (24 drawings available). While playing, he will learn to count from 1 to more than 60. This game is part of our educational game collection "Learning is fun". Visit our website for more info:http://ar-entertainment.net/learning or http://ar-entertainment.net/learning/ipad.html Alexandre Minard is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families. Recommended Ages: 3-8 Categories: Early Learning, Counting, Special Needs
AstroLire
This app helps children learn to read by practicing syllables with chosen letters in a fun, space-themed environment. It offers automatic and manual correction modes, plus a quick mode to reinforce learning.
- Syllable practice with chosen letters
- Space-themed learning
- Automatic correction mode
- Manual correction mode
- Quick learning mode
- Motivating and enjoyable practice
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AstroLire est l’application parfaite pour débuter l’apprentissage de la lecture. En quelques clics, l’enfant lit des syllabes avec les lettres que vous avez choisies, tout en s’amusant sur le thème de l’espace. Facile à utiliser, cette application est un outil motivant qui favorise une pratique fréquente et agréable de la lecture. - Le mode de correction automatique est idéal pour amener l’enfant à pratiquer sa lecture à la maison ou en classe. - Le mode de correction manuelle s’adresse davantage aux parents ou aux professionnels qui veulent travailler la lecture de syllabes de façon spécifique en intervention, en orthophonie ou en orthopédagogie par exemple. - Un mode rapide permet à l’enfant de consolider ses apprentissages. Avec AstroLire, les enfants pourront apprendre les bases de la lecture dans le plaisir!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AstroLire at 100% against Connecting the dots is fun's 14%. AstroLire also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 38 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Connecting the dots is fun's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $19.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Connecting the dots is fun costs $1.99 and AstroLire $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Connecting the dots is fun ships an update every 38 months, AstroLire every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connecting the dots is fun | AstroLire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandre Minard | Domino (apps) |
Customer experience
Connecting the dots is fun
AstroLire
In-app purchases
Connecting the dots is fun
No in-app purchases
AstroLire
No in-app purchases
Questions
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