# Join The Dots vs Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring

The clearest difference is rating: Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring at 4.7 against Join The Dots's 4.1. Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 7) and review sentiment (72% vs 57%). Join The Dots's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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 Puzzles & Coloring sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring has 1.4K 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 72% of Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring's.

Join The Dots ships an update weekly, Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join The Dots | Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-the-dots-the-objects/id643727560/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-puzzles-and-coloring/id1345903720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) | [Online Ocigrup SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/551046160) |

## 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 Puzzles & Coloring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-puzzles-and-coloring/id1345903720)

Connect the dots to reveal a variety of pictures across many themes. Once solved, customize your creations with colors and textures. This app offers a relaxing and creative experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Connect dots by number, Color and add textures, Multiple complexity levels, Various themes and categories, Offline play, Share creations

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack 3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great game
- 👍 Fun and relaxing
- 🎨 Enjoyable coloring experience
- 🕰 No time pressure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Hard to see next dot
- 🔍 Unclear UI elements
- 🔄 Inconsistent progress saving

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased premium features not working
- Hints not appearing after purchase
- Progress resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to draw with Apple Pencil
- Option to hide dots for more challenging puzzles
- Sync progress across devices
- Improved coloring tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join The Dots free?

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

### Is Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring free?

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

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

Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring is rated higher. Join The Dots averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Join The Dots or Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring have ads?

Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring shows ads; Join The Dots does not.

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

Join The Dots ships an update weekly, and Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring every 5 weeks. Most recently, Join The Dots was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dot to Dot Puzzles & Coloring on October 29, 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.*