# Connect the Pops! vs Block Basic Triangle

The clearest difference is rating: Block Basic Triangle at 5.0 against Connect the Pops!'s 4.5. Connect the Pops!'s advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 7) and 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. Connect the Pops! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Basic Triangle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Basic Triangle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect the Pops! has 6.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Connect the Pops! ships an update every 3 weeks, Block Basic Triangle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect the Pops! | Block Basic Triangle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-pops/id1421219214/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-basic-triangle/id6469026359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% 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 | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [RACKGYUN LIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617024411) |

## 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


### Block Basic Triangle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-basic-triangle/id6469026359)

A classic puzzle game where players drag triangle blocks onto a board to form shapes. It offers over 700 levels and is designed to be fun, brain-developing, and an engaging way to pass the time.

**Highlights:** Over 700 levels, Free hints available, Easy drag and drop gameplay, Offline play supported, Brain-developing puzzles, Cute design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint 20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hint 50 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hint 100 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect the Pops! free?

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

### Is Block Basic Triangle free?

Block Basic Triangle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect the Pops! or Block Basic Triangle?

Block Basic Triangle is rated higher. Connect the Pops! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Block Basic Triangle averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Connect the Pops! or Block Basic Triangle have ads?

Both Connect the Pops! and Block Basic Triangle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect the Pops! or Block Basic Triangle?

Connect the Pops! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Block Basic Triangle every 2 months. Most recently, Connect the Pops! was updated on October 8, 2026 and Block Basic Triangle on October 6, 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.*