# link the dot vs Hexagon Pals

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: link the dot at none against Hexagon Pals's 1. Hexagon Pals's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexagon Pals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. link the dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

link the dot ships an update every 11 months, Hexagon Pals every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | link the dot | Hexagon Pals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Size | 17 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亚州 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/991530214) | [Spyro Merianos](https://appshunter.io/developer/590519799) |

## What reviewers say

### link the dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-the-dot/id998171784)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hexagon Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexagon-pals/id1240306820)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is link the dot free?

link the dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hexagon Pals free?

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

### Do link the dot or Hexagon Pals have ads?

link the dot shows ads; Hexagon Pals does not.

### Which is updated more often, link the dot or Hexagon Pals?

link the dot ships an update every 11 months, and Hexagon Pals every 2 months. Most recently, link the dot was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hexagon Pals on October 26, 2026.

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