# NOTAGO vs Tiny Connections

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOTAGO at none against Tiny Connections's 5. NOTAGO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Tiny Connections's advantage is ratings volume (610 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Connections sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. NOTAGO asks for nothing beyond the download.

NOTAGO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Connections has 610 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of NOTAGO's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tiny Connections's.

NOTAGO ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOTAGO | Tiny Connections |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notago/id1442052679/reviews)** | [4.3 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEDKOMTEKH, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341472856) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### NOTAGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notago/id1442052679)

Engage in a strategic board game where players take turns placing dots to surround and capture enemy dots. Compete against AI or players worldwide to conquer territories and achieve total domination through clever tactics.

**Highlights:** Logical board game, Play against AI or players worldwide, Surround and capture enemy dots, Conquer territories, Challenge friends, Chat with players

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tiny Connections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build networks to connect houses with essential services like power and water. Strategically link matching colored houses to stations while avoiding line crossings and utilizing power-ups. Explore real-world maps and compete in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Connect houses to matching infrastructure, Utilize tunnels, junctions, and swaps, Explore real-world inspired maps, Daily and weekly challenges, Achievements and leaderboards, Colorblind mode

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lands Down Under Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connections No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Journey Beginnings Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connection Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Great problem-solving game
- 👍 Fabulous visual and accessibility options
- 👍 Challenging but simple
- 👍 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible map navigation and movement
- 🐛 Poor tutorial and guidance
- 🐛 Clunky and buggy controls
- 🐛 Frustrating UI and camera issues
- 🐛 Randomly spawning buildings disrupt networks

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial progress not saving
- Inability to skip tutorial
- Inconsistencies between tutorial and actual gameplay
- Inability to pause time as described in tutorial
- Difficulty connecting tunnels

**Requested features**

- Add a dedicated map navigation mode
- Improve tutorial and in-game guidance
- Allow zooming and panning without building mode
- Provide an option to remove ads
- Add an easy mode for beginners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOTAGO free?

NOTAGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Connections free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NOTAGO or Tiny Connections?

NOTAGO is rated higher. NOTAGO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tiny Connections averages 4.3 from 610 ratings.

### Do NOTAGO or Tiny Connections have ads?

Tiny Connections shows ads; NOTAGO does not.

### Which is updated more often, NOTAGO or Tiny Connections?

NOTAGO ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. Most recently, NOTAGO was updated on June 21, 2026 and Tiny Connections on September 28, 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.*