Comparison

Zippers Lite vs Connections~

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zippers Lite

A simple, easy, and addictive puzzle game with over 2,500 free levels. Enjoy various board sizes and helpful bonus items to aid your progress. Compete with friends on GameCenter leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 2,500 Free Levels
  • No Paid Level Packs
  • Various Board Sizes
  • Wave System
  • Hint Item
  • Bonus Items
  • GameCenter Leaderboards
Features
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● NEWS : Dot Square - New Puzzle Game Released !!! It's the most simple, easy, and addictive puzzle game. ● FEATURES - 2,500 FREE LEVELS !!! - NO PAID LEVEL PACK (ALL FREE) - Various Board Size - Wave System - Hint Item - Move Bonus Item - Time Bonus Item - GameCenter Leaderboards ● SUPPORT E-MAIL : support@sharpapp.com

About

Connections~

Features
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Draw paths between colorful dots and fill the entire grid in this beautifully designed puzzle game that's easy to pick up but wonderfully challenging to master. Dots~ offers a relaxing yet stimulating brain workout. Simply drag your finger to connect matching colored dots, creating paths that fill every square on the board. The twist? Paths cannot cross each other, so you'll need to think ahead and plan your routes carefully. 【ENDLESS PUZZLE ADVENTURE】 Journey through 1000 handcrafted levels across 7 chapters, from gentle tutorials to mind-bending masterpieces. Each puzzle is carefully designed to test your spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. 【DAILY CHALLENGE】 Return every day for a fresh new puzzle. Complete daily challenges to earn bonus hints and build your streak. How many days in a row can you solve? 【TRACK YOUR PROGRESS】 Watch your skills grow with detailed statistics. Earn up to 3 stars on each level, unlock achievements, and see your fastest times. The Journey page shows your complete puzzle mastery at a glance. 【BEAUTIFUL & CUSTOMIZABLE】 Choose from 5 stunning color themes to match your style. Play in light or dark mode. Enjoy smooth animations and satisfying haptic feedback with every connection you make. 【KEY FEATURES】 - 1000 levels of increasing difficulty - New daily puzzle every day - 10 unique achievements to unlock - Streak tracking to keep you motivated - Hint system when you need a nudge - Works completely offline - Available in 15 languages 【Terms of Use (EULA)】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Whether you have five minutes or an hour, Dots~ is the perfect puzzle companion. No pressure, no time limits — just pure puzzle satisfaction at your own pace. Download now and start connecting!

Screenshots

Zippers Lite4 screens
Connections~4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zippers Lite at none against Connections~'s shown. Zippers Lite also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). Connections~'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zippers Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Connections~ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zippers Lite ships an update every 8 months, Connections~ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Zippers Lite versus Connections~: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZippers LiteConnections~
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSharpAppIkuhei Kure

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zippers Lite

One-time4
  • 5 Hint Items$0.99
  • Remove Interstitial & Banner Ads$2.99
  • 35 Hint Items$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 100 Hint Items$9.99
3 purchases

Connections~

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Zippers Lite free?
Zippers Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connections~ free?
Connections~ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zippers Lite or Connections~ have ads?
Connections~ shows ads; Zippers Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Zippers Lite or Connections~?
Zippers Lite ships an update every 8 months, and Connections~ every 4 days. Most recently, Zippers Lite was updated on November 2, 2026 and Connections~ on October 31, 2026.

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