# Join The Dots vs Dot to Dot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dot to Dot at 100% against Join The Dots's 57%. Dot to Dot also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (225 vs 7). Join The Dots's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 225 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 100% of Dot to Dot's.

Join The Dots ships an update weekly, Dot to Dot every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 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 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-ocean/id814357108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **225** |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) | [Kedronic UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/524949406) |

## 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-ocean/id814357108)

Explore the underwater world by connecting dots to reveal hidden sea creatures. This educational game helps children develop thinking, memory, and attention skills through number and letter puzzles, followed by coloring activities.

**Highlights:** Connect dots by numbers or letters, Reveal hidden sea creature silhouettes, Color completed pictures, Tip system for incorrect connections, Customizable coloring palette, Automatic saving of colored pictures

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all pages | $2.99 | one-time |


## 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 225 ratings.

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

Neither Join The Dots nor Dot to Dot shows ads.

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

Join The Dots ships an update weekly, and Dot to Dot every 11 months. Most recently, Join The Dots was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dot to Dot on October 8, 2026.

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