# Dots Pipe vs Grill Time!

The clearest difference is rating: Grill Time! at 4.9 against Dots Pipe's 4.2. Grill Time! also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Dots Pipe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (49 vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Grill Time! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dots Pipe has 49 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dots Pipe ships an update every 4 months, Grill Time! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots Pipe | Grill Time! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-pipe/id592662836/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grill-time/id6754759334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Dianxun Lingdong Tech Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/513664644) | [Zego Global Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637372610) |

## What reviewers say

### Dots Pipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-pipe/id592662836)

Engage in a fun and challenging puzzle experience with numerous levels and varying difficulty. Enjoy beautiful graphics in this pure and simple game.

**Highlights:** Numerous levels, Endless fun, Different difficulty packs, Beautiful graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5x5 and 6x6 Pro Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7x7 and 8x8 Pro Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9x9 and 10x10 Pro Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11x11 and 12x12 Pro Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 13x13 and 14x14 Pro Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Pro Packs | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Keeps the mind occupied
- 🕰️ Good way to pass time
- 🎨 Creative gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Annoying ads and pop-ups
- 🤯 Overly sensitive controls
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Repetitive puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not registering inputs correctly
- App crashes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Ability to track progress
- Multiplayer/competitive mode


### Grill Time!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grill-time/id6754759334)

Engage in a flavorful food sorting puzzle adventure where you guide skewers onto a conveyor belt into their correct boxes. Master precision and speed to clear orders and unlock rewards in this fast-paced BBQ-themed game.

**Highlights:** Food sorting gameplay, Conveyor belt challenge, Unlockable rewards and tools, Casual and tough levels, Special orders for extra thrill, Boosters and power-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| End Game Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dots Pipe free?

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

### Is Grill Time! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dots Pipe or Grill Time!?

Grill Time! is rated higher. Dots Pipe averages 4.2 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Grill Time! averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Dots Pipe or Grill Time! have ads?

Grill Time! shows ads; Dots Pipe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dots Pipe or Grill Time!?

Dots Pipe ships an update every 4 months, and Grill Time! every 5 days. Most recently, Dots Pipe was updated on October 8, 2026 and Grill Time! on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*