# Join The Dots vs Dot to Dot

The clearest difference is ads: Join The Dots at none against Dot to Dot's shown. Join The Dots also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Dot to Dot's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (11K vs 7). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join The Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dot to Dot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dot to Dot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot to Dot has 11K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Join The Dots's written reviews are positive against 64% of Dot to Dot's.

Join The Dots ships an update weekly, Dot to Dot monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join The Dots | Dot to Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-the-dots-the-objects/id643727560/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-connect-the-dots/id1227734600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **63.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) | [Dot to Dot s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324577403) |

## What reviewers say

### Join The Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-the-dots-the-objects/id643727560)

Connect the dots to reveal hidden pictures and guess the object. This game helps children learn to read and count while discovering various objects. It offers an engaging way to practice numbers and is suitable for travel.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to reveal pictures, Learn to read and count, Object recognition, Audio pronunciation in multiple languages, Free Style mode for custom levels, Progressive difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Package | $0.99 | one-time |


### Dot to Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-connect-the-dots/id1227734600)

Connect numbered dots to reveal a variety of images, from animals to famous landmarks. This app offers a relaxing and stress-relieving experience for all ages, with offline play available. Share your creations and enjoy brain training with a vast collection of puzzles.

**Highlights:** Over 500 unique dot-to-dot pictures, Themes include animals, vehicles, art, and places, Puzzles range from 300 to 2500 dots, Suitable for toddlers, kids, and adults, Offline play functionality, Stress relief and brain training benefits, Share completed pictures with friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dot To Dot - Weekly Premium | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Dot2Dot Unlimited - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Dot To Dot - Monthly Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Dot2Dot Unlimited: Start offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Dot2Dot Unlimited - Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Buy 3 Clues | $0.99 | one-time |
| S clues pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coinpack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| M clues pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| L clues pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Variety of puzzles and themes
- 🔢 Helps with counting and learning
- 🎉 Satisfying to complete the pictures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited free content, need to pay for premium
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/connecting the dots
- 🤖 Frequent ads and pop-ups
- 🔌 Connectivity issues, 'no internet' errors

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not loading or showing 'no internet' error
- Subscription issues and inability to access paid content
- App crashing or freezing during use

**Requested features**

- More free puzzles and content
- Ability to choose puzzles freely
- Coloring feature after completing puzzles
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join The Dots free?

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

### Is Dot to Dot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Join The Dots or Dot to Dot?

Dot to Dot is rated higher. Join The Dots averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dot to Dot averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Join The Dots or Dot to Dot have ads?

Dot to Dot shows ads; Join The Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Join The Dots or Dot to Dot?

Join The Dots ships an update weekly, and Dot to Dot monthly. Most recently, Join The Dots was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dot to Dot on October 27, 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.*