# Slydris 2 vs Tiny Connections

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slydris 2 | Tiny Connections |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slydris-2/id1286964358/reviews)** | [4.3 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 331 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radiangames](https://appshunter.io/developer/499624086) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Slydris 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slydris-2/id1286964358)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Mode | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially after updates
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- 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

[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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*