# Connect Dots vs PhrenD

The clearest difference is price: Connect Dots at Free against PhrenD's $4.99. Connect Dots also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). PhrenD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Connect Dots is free to download; PhrenD costs $4.99 up front. PhrenD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month. Connect Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Connect Dots against 4.5 for PhrenD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect Dots has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Connect Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, PhrenD every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect Dots | PhrenD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-color-matching/id1504114335/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrend/id1637676339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 53 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Thanh Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074606030) | [Lauren Flaherty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637676341) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-color-matching/id1504114335)

Connect matching colored dots with lines to solve logic puzzles. This game offers a relaxing experience with over 3,000 levels and no time limits. It's designed to challenge your brain while providing a smooth and enjoyable gameplay.

**Highlights:** Over 3,000 free levels, No time limit, Hint system available, Smooth user interaction, Simple to extremely hard difficulty, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PhrenD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrend/id1637676339)

This app provides a self-reported screener for cognitive health, categorizing likelihood for further testing. It also offers brain exercises targeting five cognitive domains and lifestyle activities to support mental and cognitive well-being. Diet and cognition information is continuously updated.

**Highlights:** Cognitive health screener, Brain exercises for 5 cognitive domains, Lifestyle exercises for mental well-being, Diet and cognition information, Self-reported assessment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect Dots free?

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

### Is PhrenD free?

PhrenD costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Connect Dots or PhrenD?

PhrenD is rated higher. Connect Dots averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PhrenD averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Connect Dots or PhrenD have ads?

Connect Dots shows ads; PhrenD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connect Dots or PhrenD?

Connect Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhrenD every 3 months. Most recently, Connect Dots was updated on November 3, 2026 and PhrenD 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.*