# Connect the Pops! vs Connect FRVR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Connect the Pops! at 6.4K against Connect FRVR's 48. Connect FRVR's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect the Pops! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Connect FRVR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Connect the Pops! against 4.5 for Connect FRVR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect the Pops! has 6.4K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Connect the Pops!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Connect FRVR's.

Connect the Pops! ships an update every 3 weeks, Connect FRVR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect the Pops! | Connect FRVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-pops/id1421219214/reviews)** | [4.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-frvr/id1421799479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [FRVR ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/911820974) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect the Pops!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-pops/id1421219214)

A visually appealing puzzle game where you connect numbered bubbles to merge them into higher values. It offers a relaxing yet addictive experience with endless fun and challenging gameplay. Compete with friends to achieve the highest scores and levels.

**Highlights:** Connect and merge numbered bubbles, Challenging puzzle gameplay, Beautifully colorful graphics, High score and level comparison, Addictive and fun

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun and addictive game
- 🧠 Helps improve math skills
- 🕰️ Good time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🚫 Impossible to lose
- 🤔 Lack of clear goals or challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress not saving
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Worldwide leaderboard
- Reward system for leveling up
- More themes and customization options


### Connect FRVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-frvr/id1421799479)

Connect same-colored dots vertically or horizontally to score points and beat your previous high score. This game offers endless hours of fun with colorful graphics, original sounds, and rewarding power-ups. Sharpen your strategic skills and enjoy a brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Connect same-color dots, Vertical and horizontal connections, Power-ups and extra points, Beat previous high scores, Colorful graphics, Original sounds and music, Brain-training challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect the Pops! free?

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

### Is Connect FRVR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connect the Pops! or Connect FRVR?

Connect the Pops! is rated higher. Connect the Pops! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Connect FRVR averages 4.5 from 48 ratings.

### Do Connect the Pops! or Connect FRVR have ads?

Both Connect the Pops! and Connect FRVR show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect the Pops! or Connect FRVR?

Connect the Pops! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Connect FRVR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Connect the Pops! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Connect FRVR 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.*