# Connection vs Popper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Popper at none against Connection's 5. Popper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connection sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Popper asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connection | Popper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connection-stress-relief/id1361313065/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **706** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) | [Elliot Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/991432050) |

## 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


### Popper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popper/id1582677863)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connection free?

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

### Is Popper free?

Popper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Connection or Popper have ads?

Connection shows ads; Popper does not.

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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.*