# Join The Dots vs Picture Match

The clearest difference is rating: Picture Match at 4.6 against Join The Dots's 4.1. Picture Match also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 57%) and ratings volume (325 vs 7). Join The Dots's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months). 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 Picture Match sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picture Match holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Match has 325 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 89% of Picture Match's.

Join The Dots ships an update weekly, Picture Match every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join The Dots | Picture Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-the-dots-the-objects/id643727560/reviews) | **[4.6 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-match-memorama/id1593219118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **325** |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 118 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) | [Branded Brothers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506068681) |

## 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 |


### Picture Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-match-memorama/id1593219118)

This fun and challenging memory game tests your brain skills by requiring you to find matching pairs of colorful images. It offers various modes and decks to improve memorization, concentration, and attention for all ages.

**Highlights:** Matching card game, Tests memorization and concentration, Story mode and quick mode, Multiple difficulty levels, Various image decks (logos, animals, cartoons), Improves accuracy and reflexes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4 decks pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 decks pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| All decks pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join The Dots free?

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

### Is Picture Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Join The Dots or Picture Match?

Picture Match is rated higher. Join The Dots averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Picture Match averages 4.6 from 325 ratings.

### Do Join The Dots or Picture Match have ads?

Picture Match shows ads; Join The Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Join The Dots or Picture Match?

Join The Dots ships an update weekly, and Picture Match every 16 months. Most recently, Join The Dots was updated on November 7, 2026 and Picture Match on November 7, 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.*