# Dot to Dot vs Balls vs. Pixels

The clearest difference is rating: Dot to Dot at 4.6 against Balls vs. Pixels's 4.0. Dot to Dot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (226 vs 60). Balls vs. Pixels's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot to Dot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Balls vs. Pixels sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dot to Dot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 60 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Dot to Dot ships an update every 11 months, Balls vs. Pixels every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot to Dot | Balls vs. Pixels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-to-dot-ocean/id814357108/reviews)** | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-vs-pixels-break-it/id1058843025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kedronic UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/524949406) | [ICI Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/369596213) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Balls vs. Pixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-vs-pixels-break-it/id1058843025)

Experience a vibrant arcade brick-breaker with a pixelated twist. Navigate colorful levels, master challenging gameplay, and defeat enemies to reach the final boss. Enjoy a nostalgic yet fresh take on a classic.

**Highlights:** Pixelated brick-breaking gameplay, 15 colorful levels, Various power-ups (enlarge paddle, triple ball, atomic ball), Enemies that interfere with gameplay, GameCenter integration, PixelArt graphics

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Extra Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot to Dot free?

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

### Is Balls vs. Pixels free?

Balls vs. Pixels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dot to Dot or Balls vs. Pixels?

Dot to Dot is rated higher. Dot to Dot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Balls vs. Pixels averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.

### Do Dot to Dot or Balls vs. Pixels have ads?

Balls vs. Pixels shows ads; Dot to Dot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dot to Dot or Balls vs. Pixels?

Dot to Dot ships an update every 11 months, and Balls vs. Pixels every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dot to Dot was updated on October 23, 2026 and Balls vs. Pixels on October 24, 2026.

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