Joining Hands 2 vs Chromadots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Joining Hands 2
This charming puzzle game sequel challenges players to strategically arrange adorable characters so they can all hold hands. With over 140 levels and a forgiving hint system, it offers a relaxing yet engaging experience for all ages.
- Over 140 levels
- Drag and drop gameplay
- Multiple Peablin types
- Unlimited hint system
- No time limits or pressure
- Family cooperative play
- Cute graphics and soundtrack
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A charming sequel to the handtastic puzzle game hit Joining Hands! REVIEWS "There’s a gentle warmth in every moment, in the sweet character and audio design, in the thematic concept of holding hands, and especially in the very forgiving hint system." Cult of Mac 4/5 "Perfect for the person who enjoys puzzlers that challenge you to think, but are easy to put down at a moment's notice." TUAW DESCRIPTION On a starry night, the adorable little Peablins are woken up by a blazing ball of fire crashing into the far corner of Whispering Woods. What could it be? Join the Peablins, solve cuddly puzzles and find out! Joining Hands 2 is intuitive and easy to play; drag and drop the Peablins so that everyone is holding hands. The level of challenge increases as the Peablins get more hands and new types of Peablins are introduced. Try to collect all the stars from each level too! The original Joining Hands is featured in the book ”iPad Apps for Kids for Dummies” as an excellent family friendly title! Features - More than 140 fun and challenging levels - Eight kinds of adorable Peablin characters - Unlimited hint system: Never get stuck - Fun for all ages: No violence, no time limits, no pressure - Great for child and parent cooperative puzzling - Cute graphics and joyful soundtrack - Ten Game Center achievements
Chromadots
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Chromadots is a clean, colorful logic puzzle built around one simple goal: place the right dots, avoid blocked cells, and complete every grid with careful deduction. Each board gives you a compact color-and-position challenge that feels easy to learn but increasingly satisfying to master. Read the clues, mark possibilities, eliminate impossible cells, and uncover the exact solution without guessing. Why puzzle fans enjoy Chromadots: - Thousands of campaign levels from 5x5 to 10x10 - A smooth difficulty curve for relaxed play or serious solving - Daily challenges with streak progress - Fresh start puzzles when you want a new board quickly - Speedrun mode for faster logic sessions - Smart notes to track possible cells - Auto notes and clear notes tools to reduce busywork - Rewarded hints that can place one correct dot when you need help - Clear mistake feedback and polished board interactions - Star ratings to improve your campaign results Chromadots is made for players who enjoy logic games, color puzzles, number puzzles, grid games, and deduction challenges. It offers the calm satisfaction of a puzzle book with the quick access and visual polish of a modern mobile game. Play for a few minutes on a small board or settle into a longer campaign session. Every solved grid is a small victory, and every harder level rewards sharper thinking. If you like puzzles that are logical, elegant, and replayable, Chromadots is ready for your next solve.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chromadots at Free against Joining Hands 2's $2.99. Chromadots also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 26 months). Joining Hands 2's advantage is chart position (#139 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Chromadots is free to download; Joining Hands 2 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Joining Hands 2 ships an update every 26 months, Chromadots every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Joining Hands 2 | Chromadots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #139 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 10tons Ltd | 炤翊 吴 |
In-app purchases
Joining Hands 2
No in-app purchases
Chromadots
No in-app purchases









