# Crazy Plus vs Connect the Pops!

The clearest difference is ads: Crazy Plus at none against Connect the Pops!'s shown. Crazy Plus also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 32%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Connect the Pops!'s advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 1K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crazy Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Connect the Pops! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crazy Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect the Pops! has 6.4K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Crazy Plus's written reviews are positive against 32% of Connect the Pops!'s.

Crazy Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, Connect the Pops! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crazy Plus | Connect the Pops! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-plus/id1252529056/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-pops/id1421219214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.0% of reviews** | 31.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mudotek Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173388366) | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) |

## What reviewers say

### Crazy Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-plus/id1252529056)

Engage in a variety of number merging puzzle challenges. Strategically combine smaller numbers to create larger ones across six distinct game modes, each offering a unique way to play. Simple tap controls make it easy to pick up and play.

**Highlights:** Numbers merged puzzle game, Six distinct game modes, Merge smaller numbers into larger ones, Strategic gameplay, Simple tap controls

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9 Refresh Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9 Scissors Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9 Switch Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and challenging games
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🧠 Exercises the mind
- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🙄 Ads even after paying to remove them
- 🤯 Ads interrupt gameplay too frequently
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for some game modes

**Reported bugs**

- Reshuffle button not working as expected
- Game freezes or crashes occasionally
- Saved progress not persisting across sessions

**Requested features**

- Option to track personal stats and progress
- Ability to mute all sounds and ads
- Improved game balancing and difficulty progression


### Connect the Pops!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-pops/id1421219214)

A visually appealing puzzle game where you connect numbered bubbles to merge them into higher values. It offers a relaxing yet addictive experience with endless fun and challenging gameplay. Compete with friends to achieve the highest scores and levels.

**Highlights:** Connect and merge numbered bubbles, Challenging puzzle gameplay, Beautifully colorful graphics, High score and level comparison, Addictive and fun

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun and addictive game
- 🧠 Helps improve math skills
- 🕰️ Good time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🚫 Impossible to lose
- 🤔 Lack of clear goals or challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress not saving
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Worldwide leaderboard
- Reward system for leveling up
- More themes and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crazy Plus free?

Crazy Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connect the Pops! free?

Connect the Pops! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crazy Plus or Connect the Pops!?

Crazy Plus is rated higher. Crazy Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Connect the Pops! averages 4.5 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Crazy Plus or Connect the Pops! have ads?

Connect the Pops! shows ads; Crazy Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crazy Plus or Connect the Pops!?

Crazy Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Connect the Pops! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crazy Plus was updated on September 14, 2026 and Connect the Pops! on September 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.*