# Dots Painter vs Block Sort

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dots Painter at none against Block Sort's 20. Dots Painter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Block Sort's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Sort sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Dots Painter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dots Painter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Sort has 7.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dots Painter ships an update every 5 months, Block Sort fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots Painter | Block Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-painter/id6444619271/reviews)** | [4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-sort-color-puzzle/id6449217368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Delinskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472993251) | [ROOFTOP GAMES OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776905410) |

## What reviewers say

### Dots Painter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-painter/id6444619271)

Uncover hidden images by matching colored cells to complete unpainted objects. Enjoy a relaxing, no-pressure experience with bonus cells to aid your progress. Discover a variety of shapes and color palettes across numerous levels.

**Highlights:** Match identical cells, Complete hidden shapes, No time limits, Bonus cells for assistance, Variety of object shapes, Multiple color palettes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Block Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-sort-color-puzzle/id6449217368)

Arrange colorful blocks of various shapes and colors on baseplates to create stunning patterns and solve mind-bending puzzles. Progress through increasingly complex levels, unlocking new themes and colors.

**Highlights:** Arrange blocks on baseplates, Create stunning color combinations, Challenging sorting puzzles, Vibrant visuals, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls, Unlockable themes, shapes, and colors

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Block Sort Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Pack! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Mini Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer for a short time | $6.99 | one-time |
| Xmas Pack! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Sale 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Coins! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Block Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Block Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins! | $29.99 | one-time |
| X-Large Pack! | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins! | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great
- 🚀 Simple and easy
- 🚀 Very relaxing
- 🚀 Easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitching
- 🐛 Infuriating, frustrating, not worth my sanity
- 🐛 Copycat
- 🐛 Too many forced videos

**Reported bugs**

- Level 100 and above are broken
- Levels not matching the ads
- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a way to remove ads
- Improve level design and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dots Painter free?

Dots Painter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dots Painter or Block Sort?

Dots Painter is rated higher. Dots Painter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Block Sort averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Dots Painter or Block Sort have ads?

Both Dots Painter and Block Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dots Painter or Block Sort?

Dots Painter ships an update every 5 months, and Block Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Dots Painter was updated on October 8, 2026 and Block Sort on October 25, 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.*