# Two Dots vs GrainWashed

The clearest difference is rating: GrainWashed at 5.0 against Two Dots's 4.5. GrainWashed also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Two Dots's advantage is ratings volume (175K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Two Dots sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GrainWashed sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GrainWashed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Two Dots has 175K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Two Dots ships an update weekly, GrainWashed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Two Dots | GrainWashed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (175K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-dots-connect-the-colors/id880178264/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainwashed/id6746392834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 582 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playdots, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948362568) | [Chromagraph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816625897) |

## What reviewers say

### Two Dots

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Board, #88 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #133 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### GrainWashed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainwashed/id6746392834)

Engage your mind with this minimalist puzzle game focused on collecting grain without overlapping paths. Featuring procedurally generated levels and multiple difficulty settings, it offers both quick mental breaks and deep strategic challenges. Compete on weekly leaderboards for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Collect grain without overlapping paths, Procedurally generated levels, Multiple difficulty levels, Weekly leaderboards, Relaxing and addictive gameplay, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Two Dots free?

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

### Is GrainWashed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Two Dots or GrainWashed?

GrainWashed is rated higher. Two Dots averages 4.5 out of 5 from 175K ratings, while GrainWashed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Two Dots or GrainWashed have ads?

Both Two Dots and GrainWashed show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Two Dots or GrainWashed?

Two Dots ships an update weekly, and GrainWashed every 3 weeks. Most recently, Two Dots was updated on November 10, 2026 and GrainWashed on October 30, 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.*