# .Connect. vs The Dark Path Saga

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Dark Path Saga at none against .Connect.'s 1. The Dark Path Saga also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). .Connect.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. .Connect. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Dark Path Saga asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Dark Path Saga holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: .Connect. has 251 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of .Connect.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of The Dark Path Saga's.

.Connect. ships an update monthly, The Dark Path Saga every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | .Connect. | The Dark Path Saga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect/id1416467796/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dark-path-saga/id1620760346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 118 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kishor Berde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146168572) | [Wabisabi Content](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799311834) |

## What reviewers say

### .Connect.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect/id1416467796)

A puzzle game where players connect dots of the same color. It offers two distinct modes: a strategic 'Brain mode' and a relaxed 'Relax mode' with no move limits. Enjoy over 170 levels with original music and haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** Connect same color dots, Two game modes (Brain and Relax), Over 170 handcrafted levels, Original music and sound effects, Clean design with haptic feedback, Game Center and iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and cute gameplay
- 👍 Clean and neat interface
- 👍 Ad-free experience (mostly)
- 👍 Finite approach with an end goal
- 👍 Good for problem-solving skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App uses "paste" function suspiciously
- 👎 Short game with limited levels
- 👎 Irritating to tap continuously
- 👎 Slow restart after tapping
- 👎 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App uses "paste" function without permission
- In-App Purchase button pops up unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add a slider option for tapping
- Add a mode for community-created levels
- Add a classification system for user-created levels
- Faster restart after tapping


### The Dark Path Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dark-path-saga/id1620760346)

Navigate increasingly complex levels by interacting with objects and reading clues. Each stage presents unique challenges requiring out-of-the-box thinking to reach the exit. Hints are available if you get stuck.

**Highlights:** Interactive puzzle levels, Unique stage challenges, Hint system available, Out-of-the-box thinking required, Text-based clues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is .Connect. free?

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

### Is The Dark Path Saga free?

The Dark Path Saga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, .Connect. or The Dark Path Saga?

The Dark Path Saga is rated higher. .Connect. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while The Dark Path Saga averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do .Connect. or The Dark Path Saga have ads?

The Dark Path Saga shows ads; .Connect. does not.

### Which is updated more often, .Connect. or The Dark Path Saga?

.Connect. ships an update monthly, and The Dark Path Saga every 6 months. Most recently, .Connect. was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Dark Path Saga on October 21, 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.*