# Connect Dots 3D vs Nodes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nodes at 66% against Connect Dots 3D's 0%. Nodes also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (392 vs 5). Connect Dots 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nodes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Connect Dots 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nodes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nodes has 392 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Connect Dots 3D's written reviews are positive against 66% of Nodes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect Dots 3D | Nodes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-3d/id1492821717/reviews) | **[4.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodes-connect-dots-to-relax/id6498960573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **392** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noor Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444839694) | [NUR NURIYE ERSAHIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706584858) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect Dots 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-3d/id1492821717)

Connect dots to reveal hidden objects in each level. A simple yet engaging puzzle game that challenges your observation skills. Discover shapes and enjoy the visual reveal.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to form shapes, Discover hidden objects, 3D visual experience, Multiple levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodes-connect-dots-to-relax/id6498960573)

Connect dots to reveal beautiful, handcrafted images in a relaxing puzzle game. Enjoy a calming experience at your own pace, perfect for listening to podcasts or music. Pick up where you left off anytime.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to form art, Handcrafted puzzles, Relaxing gameplay, Save progress, No time limits, Clear incorrect connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and artistic puzzle designs
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative gameplay experience
- ✨ Smooth and polished user interface
- 🌙 Dark mode available
- 📱 Great Vertex replacement for NYT fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 📉 Infrequent puzzle updates
- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to acquired puzzles
- 🎨 Childish art style for some users
- 📱 Landscape mode not supported on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Lines connecting to unintended dots
- App crashes requiring restart
- Progress deletion mid-puzzle
- Puzzles not saving completion status
- Touch controls directing swipes to wrong anchors

**Requested features**

- Undo or delete line functionality
- Ability to replay completed puzzles
- More frequent puzzle updates and releases
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Portrait mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect Dots 3D free?

Connect Dots 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nodes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connect Dots 3D or Nodes?

Nodes is rated higher. Connect Dots 3D averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Nodes averages 4.6 from 392 ratings.

### Do Connect Dots 3D or Nodes have ads?

Nodes shows ads; Connect Dots 3D does not.

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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.*