# Goober's Lab™ vs Connect Words

The clearest difference is price: Connect Words at Free against Goober's Lab™'s $0.99. Connect Words also leads on ratings volume (51K vs 4). Goober's Lab™'s advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 39%) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Connect Words is free to download; Goober's Lab™ costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Goober's Lab™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect Words has 51K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Goober's Lab™'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Connect Words's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goober's Lab™ | Connect Words |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goobers-lab/id1446893717/reviews)** | [4.6 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-words-puzzle-game/id6476164708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **51K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 39.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #200 | **#93** |
| Size | 44 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GANZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/386149197) | [Infinitous Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263155734) |

## What reviewers say

### Goober's Lab™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goobers-lab/id1446893717)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Match three or more atoms to help a scientist complete his formula. Create longer lines for bonus points and fill the beaker to advance. Earn in-game currency that can be sent to a connected virtual pet account.

**Highlights:** Match-3 atom puzzles, Complete scientific formulas, Earn bonus points, Fill beakers to complete levels, Earn KinzCash, Send KinzCash to Webkinz World

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connect Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-words-puzzle-game/id6476164708)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Connect groups of four words that share a common theme in a 4x4 grid. This free daily puzzle game challenges your logic, vocabulary, and general knowledge. It's easy to learn but difficult to master, offering fun for all ages.

**Highlights:** Daily word puzzles, 4x4 word grid, Word association challenges, Expand vocabulary, Improve logic skills, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Challenging and engaging
- 🧠 Stimulates the mind
- 🕹️ Fun game concept
- 👍 Solid game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many repetitive ads
- 🤯 Frustrating when stuck without hints
- 🇺🇸 Too US-centric content
- 🤔 Inconsistent difficulty levels

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect or unsolvable puzzle connections
- Inability to exit or reset a puzzle

**Requested features**

- Hint or skip option for puzzles
- Dark mode for better visibility
- Progress tracking and leaderboards
- Ability to purchase ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goober's Lab™ free?

Goober's Lab™ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Connect Words free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goober's Lab™ or Connect Words?

Goober's Lab™ is rated higher. Goober's Lab™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Connect Words averages 4.6 from 51K ratings.

### Do Goober's Lab™ or Connect Words have ads?

Connect Words shows ads; Goober's Lab™ does not.

### Which is more popular, Goober's Lab™ or Connect Words?

Goober's Lab™ currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and Connect Words at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*