Joining Hands 2 vs Turnion
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
Turnion
Experience a fresh take on falling block puzzles with unique gesture controls. Draw circles to rotate blocks and swipe to maneuver them, clearing lines by matching four or more. Enjoy intuitive gameplay designed for quick, engaging sessions.
- Gesture-based controls
- Circle rotation mechanic
- Swipe to move blocks
- Match 4+ for clearance
- Intuitive gameplay
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A new twist on the falling block puzzle game with innovative gesture based controls. Draw circles to rotate and swipe to move right, left, or down. Match 4+ in a row to remove blocks. Intuitive play control by TouchCircus. Turnion - A misspelling of the word ternion. ternion [tur-nee-uh n] a set or group of three; triad. turn [turn] to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Turnion at 5.0 against Joining Hands 2's 4.4. Turnion also leads on update cadence (every 11 months vs every 26 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Joining Hands 2's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Joining Hands 2 costs $2.99 and Turnion $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Turnion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Joining Hands 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Turnion's.
Joining Hands 2 ships an update every 26 months, Turnion every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Joining Hands 2 | Turnion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 10tons Ltd | Danny Bliss |
Customer experience
Joining Hands 2
Turnion
In-app purchases
Joining Hands 2
No in-app purchases
Turnion
No in-app purchases









