# Virtual Sandtray vs Connections Game!

The clearest difference is ads: Virtual Sandtray at none against Connections Game!'s shown. Virtual Sandtray also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Connections Game!'s advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 10) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Virtual Sandtray holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connections Game! has 13K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Sandtray | Connections Game! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sandtray-client/id1519269015/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-game/id6476756532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Ewing](https://appshunter.io/developer/916460127) | [HayGrazer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263047373) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Sandtray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sandtray-client/id1519269015)

This application allows clients to connect with their therapists remotely. It provides a digital sandtray experience to facilitate ongoing therapy sessions outside of traditional in-person appointments.

**Highlights:** Remote client connection, Digital sandtray functionality, Facilitates ongoing therapy, Client-therapist communication

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connections Game!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-game/id6476756532)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

This word association game challenges you to find groups of four words that share a common theme. Test your vocabulary and deductive reasoning skills by identifying the connections between seemingly unrelated words.

**Highlights:** Find groups of four words, Identify common themes, Test vocabulary, Deductive reasoning challenge

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🤔 Makes you think
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Unclear connections
- 🤯 Frustrating when stuck
- 🌎 Too American-centric
- 🤔 Repetitive categories

**Reported bugs**

- Spelling and grammar mistakes
- Inconsistent gameplay experience

**Requested features**

- Provide hints or solutions when stuck
- Add a 'give up' or 'skip' option
- Improve variety of categories and connections
- Localize content for non-American users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Sandtray free?

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

### Is Connections Game! free?

Connections Game! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Sandtray or Connections Game!?

Virtual Sandtray is rated higher. Virtual Sandtray averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Connections Game! averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Virtual Sandtray or Connections Game! have ads?

Connections Game! shows ads; Virtual Sandtray 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.*