# Join the Dots vs Crooked Path

The clearest difference is rating: Join the Dots at 4.7 against Crooked Path's 4.1. Join the Dots also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 9) and review sentiment (40% vs 26%). Crooked Path's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 13 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join the Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Crooked Path asks for nothing beyond the download.

Join the Dots holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Join the Dots has 135 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Join the Dots's written reviews are positive against 26% of Crooked Path's.

Join the Dots ships an update every 13 months, Crooked Path every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join the Dots | Crooked Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-the-dots-dinosaurs/id970454870/reviews)** | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crooked-path/id1135031533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 28 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kedronic UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/524949406) | [Ruvix](https://appshunter.io/developer/633382104) |

## 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 |


### Crooked Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crooked-path/id1135031533)

Navigate a challenging one-touch puzzle runner with a profound message about life's journey. Experience beautiful design and an atmospheric soundtrack as you find your way through its twists and turns. This game offers a unique and engaging experience for those who appreciate thoughtful gameplay.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Beautiful design, Atmospheric soundtrack, Challenging puzzles, Transformative message

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎵 Great music and sound design
- 💡 Innovative concept and gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 😌 Calming and relaxing atmosphere (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😵 Extremely difficult and frustrating gameplay
- 📉 Poor controls and responsiveness
- 🚫 Unclear path and perspective issues
- 😩 Repetitive falling and dying
- 💸 Ads in paid app / Ads are annoying

**Reported bugs**

- Objects blocking camera view at turns
- Switches causing immediate falls
- Ads appearing in paid app

**Requested features**

- Add an easy mode
- Improve camera control
- Allow viewing the maze more clearly
- Option to adjust music/sound volume separately
- More levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join the Dots free?

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

### Is Crooked Path free?

Crooked Path is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Join the Dots or Crooked Path?

Join the Dots is rated higher. Join the Dots averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Crooked Path averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do Join the Dots or Crooked Path have ads?

Neither Join the Dots nor Crooked Path shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Join the Dots or Crooked Path?

Join the Dots ships an update every 13 months, and Crooked Path every 6 days. Most recently, Join the Dots was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crooked Path on October 24, 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.*