# Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids vs Basic Math

The clearest difference is update cadence: Basic Math at monthly against Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids's every 10 months. Basic Math also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (85% vs 76%). Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 346). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Basic Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Basic Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids has 2.2K ratings behind it against 346, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids's written reviews are positive against 85% of Basic Math's.

Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids ships an update every 10 months, Basic Math monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids | Basic Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinosaur-dots-connect-for-kids/id608803040/reviews) | **[4.5 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math-addittion-games/id892283434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 346 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiltan Games (2013) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/540330637) | [Didactoons Games SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457185685) |

## What reviewers say

### Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinosaur-dots-connect-for-kids/id608803040)

This app offers a fun and educational experience for young children, featuring connect-the-dots puzzles with dinosaurs and a variety of learning activities. It helps toddlers and preschoolers develop counting, ABC recognition, and other essential skills through engaging games.

**Highlights:** 144 connect-the-dots scenes, Over 90 unique images, 3 difficulty levels, Downloadable puzzle packs, Multiple puzzle variants, Story creation activity, Dozens of learning activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 12 month subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Connect The Dots - Unlock Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 🎨 Colorful and attractive graphics
- 🧠 Helps with learning numbers and counting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes on some devices
- 🤳 Difficult to play on small screens

**Reported bugs**

- App reverts to trial version after purchase
- Rating popup interrupts gameplay frequently

**Requested features**

- More free content and levels
- Multilingual support across all games
- Improved controls for small screens


### Basic Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math-addittion-games/id892283434)

This engaging math game app helps children aged 4-16 improve their arithmetic and times table skills. It adapts to each child's age and learning level, offering a blend of fun and educational challenges designed by teachers.

**Highlights:** Adaptive learning levels, Arithmetic practice, Times table drills, Engaging game design, Teacher-designed curriculum

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Content | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Highly educational for kids
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Keeps children's attention
- 💡 Teaches math effectively
- 💖 Creative and well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires purchase
- 😞 Some users expected free
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs reported
- 💸 In-app purchase issues
- ⚠️ Forced rating to continue

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot evolve/progress in game
- App crashes on splash screen
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Resolve progression issues in specific levels
- Offer refunds for non-functional purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids free?

Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basic Math free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids or Basic Math?

Basic Math is rated higher. Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Basic Math averages 4.5 from 346 ratings.

### Do Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids or Basic Math have ads?

Neither Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids nor Basic Math shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids or Basic Math?

Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids ships an update every 10 months, and Basic Math monthly. Most recently, Dinosaur Dots Connect for kids was updated on October 24, 2026 and Basic Math on October 26, 2026.

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