# Connection vs Loop Chain

The clearest difference is update cadence: Connection at every 2 months against Loop Chain's every 17 months. Connection also leads on ratings volume (706 vs 23). Loop Chain's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 69%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connection sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Loop Chain 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 — 4.7 for Connection against 4.6 for Loop Chain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connection has 706 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Connection's written reviews are positive against 81% of Loop Chain's.

Connection ships an update every 2 months, Loop Chain every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connection | Loop Chain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connection-stress-relief/id1361313065/reviews)** | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-chain-puzzle/id1422668090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **706** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) | [Nirav Tank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422668089) |

## What reviewers say

### Connection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connection-stress-relief/id1361313065)

A minimalist puzzle game where you connect dots to create glowing lines and fill pipes. It offers a relaxing experience with no timers, designed to be a brain teaser that also soothes the soul. The game features a simple drag-and-connect mechanic with increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to create flow, Minimalist design and calm music, No timers for a relaxing experience, Increasing difficulty levels, Save and share favorite levels

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle 5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Calming and relaxing gameplay experience
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics that challenge the mind
- 🎨 Beautiful UI and aesthetic design
- 🎵 Soothing soundtrack and audio
- ⚡ Smooth and fluid game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Ads still appear even after paying for ad-free version
- 🔊 Loud ad audio that disrupts relaxing experience
- 📺 Ads appear after every level or when using hints
- 🎮 Small gameplay area wasting screen real estate

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets when changing devices
- Ads cannot be disabled despite paying for removal
- Ads appear before dismiss button loads in help prompts

**Requested features**

- Level creator or custom puzzle builder
- New game mechanics and innovative features
- Clear option to permanently remove ads with one-time purchase
- Better screen real estate utilization for smaller puzzles


### Loop Chain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-chain-puzzle/id1422668090)

Create intricate loop patterns in this relaxing puzzle game. Connect wires to form shapes and enjoy a soothing soundtrack. Save your artistic designs as wallpapers and de-stress with infinite levels.

**Highlights:** Infinite levels, Create and disconnect loops, Soothing soundtrack, Save designs as wallpapers, Artistic and logical gameplay, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connection free?

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

### Is Loop Chain free?

Loop Chain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connection or Loop Chain?

Connection is rated higher. Connection averages 4.7 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while Loop Chain averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do Connection or Loop Chain have ads?

Both Connection and Loop Chain show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connection or Loop Chain?

Connection ships an update every 2 months, and Loop Chain every 17 months. Most recently, Connection was updated on October 24, 2026 and Loop Chain on October 22, 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.*