# Connect The Dots ~ vs Connect Dots

The clearest difference is rating: Connect Dots at 5.0 against Connect The Dots ~'s 4.3. Connect Dots also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Connect The Dots ~'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect The Dots ~ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Connect Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connect Dots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect The Dots ~ has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Connect The Dots ~ ships an update monthly, Connect Dots every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect The Dots ~ | Connect Dots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-dots/id990737769/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-dot-puzzle-game/id6778445498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mozammil Mohammad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351199982) | [TLM Software Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582788006) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect The Dots ~

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-dots/id990737769)

A simple yet addictive puzzle game where players connect identical colored dots with a single, continuous line. The goal is to cover the entire board without lines crossing. Features multiple free puzzle packs with numerous levels.

**Highlights:** Connect identical colored dots, Cover the entire board, Lines cannot cross, 10 FREE puzzle packs, 75 levels per pack, Smooth touch and colorful UI, Night mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove ads pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 hints pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 hints pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| unlock all levels pack | $3.99 | one-time |


### Connect Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-dot-puzzle-game/id6778445498)

Connect matching colored dots by drawing paths without crossing lines. Enjoy a relaxing puzzle experience with daily challenges and endless zen mode. Play offline with no timers or pressure.

**Highlights:** Link colored dots, Avoid crossing lines, Daily challenges, Zen mode for endless play, Offline gameplay, Calm themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect The Dots ~ free?

Connect The Dots ~ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connect Dots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connect The Dots ~ or Connect Dots?

Connect Dots is rated higher. Connect The Dots ~ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Connect Dots averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Connect The Dots ~ or Connect Dots have ads?

Connect Dots shows ads; Connect The Dots ~ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connect The Dots ~ or Connect Dots?

Connect The Dots ~ ships an update monthly, and Connect Dots every 2 weeks. Most recently, Connect The Dots ~ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Connect Dots on November 1, 2026.

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