# Two Dots vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flow Free at 84% against Two Dots's 23%. Flow Free also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Two Dots's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (174K vs 10K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Two Dots sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Flow Free sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Two Dots has 174K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Two Dots's written reviews are positive against 84% of Flow Free's.

Two Dots ships an update weekly, Flow Free every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Two Dots | Flow Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-dots-connect-the-colors/id880178264/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 577 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playdots, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948362568) | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) |

## What reviewers say

### Two Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-dots-connect-the-colors/id880178264)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Board, #90 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #157 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Connect dots of the same color to solve puzzles and collect treasures. Embark on an interdimensional adventure through thousands of levels, enjoying relaxing music and brain-teasing challenges. Play solo or connect with friends for a fun, family-friendly experience.

**Highlights:** Connect dots in lines or squares, Thousands of brain-teasing levels, Collect treasures and trophies, Multiple game modes (Scavenger Hunt, Flip, Treasure Hunt), Relaxing music and minimalist art, Connect with friends, Colorblind mode

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lives Refill | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Up + 5 Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Up: 5 Moves +1 Bomb | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Up: 5 Moves + Ice Cracker | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Moves | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack XS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Mine | $2.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack M | $5.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Mine | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful and calming visuals
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating gameplay
- 🎨 Innovative and creative level designs
- 🎶 Relaxing and enjoyable soundtrack
- 👍 Possible to progress without in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🔍 Overwhelming number of features and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤯 Levels becoming increasingly difficult and frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent daily reward system
- Booster boxes not working as intended
- Levels not registering as completed
- Inability to replay purchased scavenger hunt levels
- Freezing and crashing issues when watching ads

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn in-game currency without paying
- Option to purchase a one-time ad-free version
- Separate app for the scavenger hunt mini-game
- Improved level progression and difficulty scaling
- Ability to pause or save progress on the daily unlimited lives


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321)

Connect matching colored pipes on a hexagonal grid to create a flow. Solve puzzles by pairing all colors and covering the entire board without pipes crossing. Offers hundreds of levels and daily challenges for a relaxing or timed experience.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal grid puzzles, Connect matching colors, Hundreds of free levels, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode, Game Center achievements, Cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 11x11 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing and smooth animations
- 💪 Keeps the mind active and sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive patterns in later levels
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔍 Placement of UI elements could be improved
- 🔍 Excessive ads can disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Hints using themselves randomly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Ads causing performance issues

**Requested features**

- More new and unique puzzle packs
- Ability to disable animations
- Leaderboards and competitive modes
- Increased difficulty options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Two Dots free?

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

### Is Flow Free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Two Dots or Flow Free?

Flow Free is rated higher. Two Dots averages 4.5 out of 5 from 174K ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Two Dots or Flow Free have ads?

Both Two Dots and Flow Free show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Two Dots or Flow Free?

Two Dots ships an update weekly, and Flow Free every 5 months. Most recently, Two Dots was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flow Free on November 1, 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.*