Comparison

Mosaic [SZ] vs Connect Words

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mosaic [SZ]

A puzzle game where players tap two different blocks to remove matching graphics based on shape, color, size, and direction. The goal is to clear all blocks by finding all matching pairs.

Highlights
  • Tap blocks to remove matching graphics
  • Match by shape, color, size, and direction
  • Clear all blocks to win
  • Intuitive gameplay mechanics
  • Challenging puzzle levels
Features
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How to play: 1. Tap two different blocks to remove the same graphics. 2. The graphics must have the same shape, color, size and direction to be removed. 3. The second selected block will become the new target block. 4. When the block is cleared, you can freely choose a new block. 5. Try to find all the graphics and clear all the blocks.

About

Connect Words

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
Currently charting
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Welcome to Connect Words, the free daily word puzzle game! Join millions of players worldwide and test your puzzle-solving skills, enjoying fun and exciting challenges whilst expanding your general knowledge and vocabulary. Complete the 4 x 4 word grid by connecting groups of four words which share a connection / common theme. The game starts simple but gets progressively more difficult - easy to play but tricky to master. The game is a mixture of crossword, word search and logic association and perfect for players of all ages - children, teens and adults, families and friends. Improve your logical thinking and spelling skills. Download Connect Words now and play for free!

Screenshots

Mosaic [SZ]4 screens
Connect Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Connect Words at every 3 days against Mosaic [SZ]'s every 2 months. Connect Words also leads on ratings volume (51K vs 9) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). Mosaic [SZ]'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mosaic [SZ] against 4.6 for Connect Words. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect Words has 51K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mosaic [SZ] ships an update every 2 months, Connect Words every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Mosaic [SZ] versus Connect Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMosaic [SZ]Connect Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better4.6 (51K ratings)
Positive reviews—39.6% of reviews
Number of ratings951K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#101 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChiaKun ChenInfinitous Games

Customer experience

Mosaic [SZ]

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Connect Words

All ratings50,152 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews414 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral21.0%
Negative39.4%

Bugs and requests

Mosaic [SZ]

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Connect Words

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect or unsolvable puzzle connections
  • Inability to exit or reset a puzzle

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Mosaic [SZ]

No in-app purchases

None

Connect Words

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mosaic [SZ] free?
Mosaic [SZ] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connect Words free?
Connect Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mosaic [SZ] or Connect Words?
Mosaic [SZ] is rated higher. Mosaic [SZ] averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Connect Words averages 4.6 from 51K ratings.
Do Mosaic [SZ] or Connect Words have ads?
Both Mosaic [SZ] and Connect Words show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mosaic [SZ] or Connect Words?
Mosaic [SZ] ships an update every 2 months, and Connect Words every 3 days. Most recently, Mosaic [SZ] was updated on October 24, 2026 and Connect Words on October 26, 2026.

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