Comparison

Slydris 2 vs Tiny Connections

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

Head to head
About

Slydris 2

Slide and drop blocks to clear lines in this addictive puzzle game. Experience refined gameplay with enhanced strategy, variety, and visual effects. Unlock new color schemes and enjoy mesmerizing music that syncs with the action.

Highlights
  • Sliding and dropping blocks
  • Line clearing gameplay
  • Enhanced strategy and variety
  • Fantastic visual effects
  • Mesmerizing music
  • Unlockable color schemes
Features
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Sliding and dropping blocks into complete rows has never felt as satisfying or looked as good on a mobile device! "Slydris 2 is the thinking person’s Tetris – a hugely compelling turn-based take on tile-matching puzzlers" 5 out of 5 stars! (Stuff.tv) "Slydris 2 takes the core components of Tetris and plays around with them to brilliant effect" 4.5 out of 5 stars! (Pocketgamer.co.uk) "Slydris 2 is exactly the kind of game I’ve been waiting for and I’d recommend it to any puzzle fans" (AppUnwrapper.com) In 2012, Slydris took the mobile-gaming world by storm, launching to amazing critical and consumer reviews. It went on to win multiple awards, including GameTrailer.com's 2012 iOS Game of the Year award, and ranking as Modojo's #2 iOS Game of the Year, and is Radiangames' most-played game of all time. Slydris 2 takes the basic gameplay concept of Slydris--sliding blocks left and right and letting them drop into place to create full rows--and refines it into the ultimate line-clearing endless puzzle game designed specifically for a touch screen. Slydris 2's design brings more strategy and variety, and better balance to the Slydris formula. The relentlessly addictive gameplay is enhanced further with fantastic visual effects and earth-shaking sounds. Slydris 2 also features 5 beautiful color schemes to unlock, and 5 mesmerizing music tracks that synchronize with the play field visuals.

About

Tiny Connections

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
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Tiny Connections is a puzzle game that challenges players to create networks connecting houses with infrastructure in tight spaces. In this engaging game, your mission is to make sure each home gets essential services like power and water, all while balancing efficiency and community wellbeing. The challenge isn't a walk in the park. You'll need to cleverly link houses of the same color to their matching stations, all while navigating tricky setups and avoiding lines crossing. To help you out, you'll have access to handy power-ups that introduce progressively tougher puzzles. With its simple mechanics, Tiny Connections welcomes players into a world where straightforward gameplay hides deep strategy. This game is more than just entertainment; it's a relaxing escape from the chaos of daily life as you connect houses and infrastructure. Game Features: - Easy Connection System: Seamlessly connect houses to matching infrastructure. - Abundant Power-ups: Use tunnels, junctions, house rotations, and powerful swaps to enhance your strategy. - Real-world Maps: Dive into maps inspired by real countries, each with unique challenges. - Daily and Weekly Challenges: Compete in time-limited events for rewards and to test your skills. - Achievements & Leaderboards: Show off your gaming skills, earn achievements, and climb the global leaderboards while enjoying this rich gaming experience. - Accessibility: We offer a colorblind mode with support for multiple variations, ensuring that all players can enjoy the game to the fullest. The game supports the following languages: English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Portuguese, Turkish.

Screenshots

Slydris 24 screens
Tiny Connections4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tiny Connections at Free against Slydris 2's $2.99. Slydris 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 36%). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Tiny Connections is free to download; Slydris 2 costs $2.99 up front. Slydris 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiny Connections sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Slydris 2 against 4.3 for Tiny Connections. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 331 and 610 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Slydris 2's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tiny Connections's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slydris 2 ships an update every 5 days, Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Slydris 2 versus Tiny Connections: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlydris 2Tiny Connections
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (331 ratings) — better4.3 (610 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better36.1% of reviews
Number of ratings331610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB448 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadiangamesShort Circuit Studio

Customer experience

Slydris 2

All ratings331 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative24.4%

Tiny Connections

All ratings610 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral21.1%
Negative42.9%

User reviews

Slydris 2

From 331 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Entertaining and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Unique twist on Tetris-style mechanics
  • 💎 Visually appealing with great graphics and music
  • 🧠 Challenging and requires strategic thinking
  • ⏱️ Suitable for short play sessions

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear scoring system and mechanics
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent ads

Tiny Connections

From 610 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Slydris 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially after updates
  • Inconsistent performance on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more game modes and difficulty options
  • Provide better explanations of game mechanics
  • Allow customization of color schemes and music
  • Implement cross-device sync for purchases

Tiny Connections

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Inability to view building information

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve building spawning mechanics
  • Allow changing building colors/rotations

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slydris 2

One-time1
  • Ultimate Mode$2.99
5 purchases

Tiny Connections

One-time5
  • Lands Down Under Bundle$1.99
  • Tiny Connections No Ads$2.99
  • Journey Beginnings Bundle$2.99
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  • Full Game Unlock$4.99
  • Tiny Connection Starter Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Slydris 2 free?
Slydris 2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Connections free?
Tiny Connections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slydris 2 or Tiny Connections?
Slydris 2 is rated higher. Slydris 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Tiny Connections averages 4.3 from 610 ratings.
Do Slydris 2 or Tiny Connections have ads?
Tiny Connections shows ads; Slydris 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Slydris 2 or Tiny Connections?
Slydris 2 ships an update every 5 days, and Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slydris 2 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Tiny Connections on October 15, 2026.

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