# Join the Dots vs Balls vs. Pixels

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Balls vs. Pixels at 100% against Join the Dots's 40%. Balls vs. Pixels also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months). Join the Dots's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join the Dots 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.

Join the Dots holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 60 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Join the Dots's written reviews are positive against 100% of Balls vs. Pixels's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Join the Dots ships an update every 13 months, Balls vs. Pixels every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join the Dots | Balls vs. Pixels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-the-dots-dinosaurs/id970454870/reviews)** | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-vs-pixels-break-it/id1058843025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 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

### Join the Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-the-dots-dinosaurs/id970454870)

This educational game helps preschoolers develop thinking, memory, and attention by connecting numbered or lettered dots to reveal hidden dinosaur pictures. Once revealed, children can color the images with a customizable palette. It offers three engaging game modes for early learning.

**Highlights:** Connect points by numbers or letters, Reveal hidden dinosaur pictures, Color revealed images, Customizable color palette, Three learning modes: numbers, letters, coloring, Hints for incorrect choices

**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 Join the Dots free?

Join the Dots 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, Join the Dots or Balls vs. Pixels?

Join the Dots is rated higher. Join the Dots averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Balls vs. Pixels averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.

### Do Join the Dots or Balls vs. Pixels have ads?

Balls vs. Pixels shows ads; Join the Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Join the Dots or Balls vs. Pixels?

Join the Dots ships an update every 13 months, and Balls vs. Pixels every 6 weeks. Most recently, Join the Dots was updated on October 24, 2026 and Balls vs. Pixels on October 24, 2026.

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