# DME Live 2.0 vs Tiny Connections

DME Live 2.0 and Tiny Connections both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of DME Live 2.0's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tiny Connections's. DME Live 2.0 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Tiny Connections's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (610 vs 20). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Connections sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DME Live 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for DME Live 2.0 against 4.3 for Tiny Connections. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Connections has 610 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of DME Live 2.0's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tiny Connections's.

DME Live 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DME Live 2.0 | Tiny Connections |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dme-live-20/id1201167005/reviews)** | [4.3 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 418 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moscow Domodedovo Airport](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085479170) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### DME Live 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dme-live-20/id1201167005)

Experience managing a major international airport. Guide aircraft through all stages of operation, from arrival to departure, ensuring efficient passenger and cargo handling. Grow your airport by reinvesting profits and coordinating an increasing number of flights.

**Highlights:** Manage flight operations, Load fuel, meals, and luggage, Board passengers, Coordinate takeoffs and landings, Airport revenue generation, Airport upgrades and expansion

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tiny Connections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build networks to connect houses with essential services like power and water. Strategically link matching colored houses to stations while avoiding line crossings and utilizing power-ups. Explore real-world maps and compete in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Connect houses to matching infrastructure, Utilize tunnels, junctions, and swaps, Explore real-world inspired maps, Daily and weekly challenges, Achievements and leaderboards, Colorblind mode

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lands Down Under Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connections No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Journey Beginnings Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connection Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Great problem-solving game
- 👍 Fabulous visual and accessibility options
- 👍 Challenging but simple
- 👍 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible map navigation and movement
- 🐛 Poor tutorial and guidance
- 🐛 Clunky and buggy controls
- 🐛 Frustrating UI and camera issues
- 🐛 Randomly spawning buildings disrupt networks

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial progress not saving
- Inability to skip tutorial
- Inconsistencies between tutorial and actual gameplay
- Inability to pause time as described in tutorial
- Difficulty connecting tunnels

**Requested features**

- Add a dedicated map navigation mode
- Improve tutorial and in-game guidance
- Allow zooming and panning without building mode
- Provide an option to remove ads
- Add an easy mode for beginners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DME Live 2.0 free?

DME Live 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Connections free?

Tiny Connections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DME Live 2.0 or Tiny Connections?

DME Live 2.0 is rated higher. DME Live 2.0 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Tiny Connections averages 4.3 from 610 ratings.

### Do DME Live 2.0 or Tiny Connections have ads?

Tiny Connections shows ads; DME Live 2.0 does not.

### Which is updated more often, DME Live 2.0 or Tiny Connections?

DME Live 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. Most recently, DME Live 2.0 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tiny Connections on October 15, 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.*