# Connection vs Linko 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Connection at 69% against Linko 2's 38%. Connection also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (706 vs 3). Linko 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connection sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Linko 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connection holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connection has 706 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Connection's written reviews are positive against 38% of Linko 2's.

Connection ships an update every 2 months, Linko 2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connection | Linko 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connection-stress-relief/id1361313065/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-2-relaxing-loop-shape/id1627431292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **706** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) | [1PixelStudio Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046496163) |

## 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


### Linko 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-2-relaxing-loop-shape/id1627431292)

This game offers a relaxing experience by allowing you to connect broken lines to complete shapes. It features a dark mode for eye comfort and syncs progress across devices. Designed for smooth play on various devices, it minimizes ad interruptions.

**Highlights:** Connect broken lines, Complete shapes, Dark mode, Cross-device sync, Low-spec device support, Minimized ads

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate low price. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate medium price. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donate high price. | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connection free?

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

### Is Linko 2 free?

Linko 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connection or Linko 2?

Connection is rated higher. Connection averages 4.7 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while Linko 2 averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Connection or Linko 2 have ads?

Both Connection and Linko 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connection or Linko 2?

Connection ships an update every 2 months, and Linko 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Connection was updated on October 24, 2026 and Linko 2 on October 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.*