# Connect the Pops! vs POPLINKS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Connect the Pops! at 6.4K against POPLINKS's 19. POPLINKS's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 32%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect the Pops! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and POPLINKS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

POPLINKS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect the Pops! has 6.4K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Connect the Pops!'s written reviews are positive against 56% of POPLINKS's.

Connect the Pops! ships an update every 3 weeks, POPLINKS every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect the Pops! | POPLINKS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-pops/id1421219214/reviews) | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poplinks/id1503632493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [TAKASHI TOKUDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/665848074) |

## 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


### POPLINKS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poplinks/id1503632493)

A relaxing number-linking puzzle game where you strategically tap blocks to erase them. Link more blocks than the number displayed to clear the board and achieve high scores at your own pace. Avoid letting the rising blocks reach the top.

**Highlights:** Number linking puzzle gameplay, Tap blocks to erase, Score based on link length, No time pressure, Avoid board overflow

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect the Pops! free?

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

### Is POPLINKS free?

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

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

POPLINKS is rated higher. Connect the Pops! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while POPLINKS averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.

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

Both Connect the Pops! and POPLINKS show ads.

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

Connect the Pops! ships an update every 3 weeks, and POPLINKS every 2 months. Most recently, Connect the Pops! was updated on November 3, 2026 and POPLINKS on November 3, 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.*