Comparison

Joining Hands 2 vs Turnion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Gesture-based controls
  • Circle rotation mechanic
  • Swipe to move blocks
  • Match 4+ for clearance
  • Intuitive gameplay
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Joining Hands 24 screens
Turnion4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Joining Hands 2 versus Turnion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoining Hands 2Turnion
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.4 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer10tons LtdDanny Bliss

Customer experience

Joining Hands 2

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%

Turnion

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Joining Hands 2

No in-app purchases

None

Turnion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Joining Hands 2 free?
Joining Hands 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turnion free?
Turnion costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Joining Hands 2 or Turnion?
Turnion is rated higher. Joining Hands 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Turnion averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Joining Hands 2 or Turnion have ads?
Neither Joining Hands 2 nor Turnion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Joining Hands 2 or Turnion?
Joining Hands 2 ships an update every 26 months, and Turnion every 11 months. Most recently, Joining Hands 2 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Turnion on September 26, 2026.

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