# Metro Puzzle vs Tiny Connections

The clearest difference is rating: Metro Puzzle at 4.8 against Tiny Connections's 4.3. Metro Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Tiny Connections's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (618 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metro Puzzle sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Tiny Connections sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Metro Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Connections has 618 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Metro Puzzle ships an update every 10 months, Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metro Puzzle | Tiny Connections |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-puzzle-1010-hexa/id1551178113/reviews)** | [4.3 (618 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **618** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SH Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Metro Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-puzzle-1010-hexa/id1551178113)

This puzzle game challenges you to build complete metro lines from blocks. Strategically place and rotate pieces to clear lines, earn coins, and achieve high scores. Enjoy a relaxing antistress experience with a dark theme and customizable backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Build and clear metro lines, Rotate blocks for strategic placement, Earn coins and high scores, Antistress and brain-activating gameplay, Dark theme and customizable backgrounds, Undo move functionality, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium user 1 month 30% OFF | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium User 1 Week free trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium user First Month 0.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium user 1 Year 30%OFF | $24.49 | per year |
| 1000 Coins 30% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 30% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited energy 30% OFF | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass 1 Month 30% OFF | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins 30% OFF | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass 1 Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins for in game use | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins 30% OFF | $6.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 70000 Coins 30% OFF | $34.99 | one-time |
| 70000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Connections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build networks to connect houses with essential services like power and water. Strategically link matching colored houses to stations while avoiding line crossings and utilizing power-ups. Explore real-world maps and compete in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Connect houses to matching infrastructure, Utilize tunnels, junctions, and swaps, Explore real-world inspired maps, Daily and weekly challenges, Achievements and leaderboards, Colorblind mode

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lands Down Under Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connections No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Journey Beginnings Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connection Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Great problem-solving game
- 👍 Fabulous visual and accessibility options
- 👍 Challenging but simple
- 👍 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible map navigation and movement
- 🐛 Poor tutorial and guidance
- 🐛 Clunky and buggy controls
- 🐛 Frustrating UI and camera issues
- 🐛 Randomly spawning buildings disrupt networks

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial progress not saving
- Inability to skip tutorial
- Inconsistencies between tutorial and actual gameplay
- Inability to pause time as described in tutorial
- Difficulty connecting tunnels

**Requested features**

- Add a dedicated map navigation mode
- Improve tutorial and in-game guidance
- Allow zooming and panning without building mode
- Provide an option to remove ads
- Add an easy mode for beginners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metro Puzzle free?

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

### Is Tiny Connections free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metro Puzzle or Tiny Connections?

Metro Puzzle is rated higher. Metro Puzzle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Tiny Connections averages 4.3 from 618 ratings.

### Do Metro Puzzle or Tiny Connections have ads?

Both Metro Puzzle and Tiny Connections show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metro Puzzle or Tiny Connections?

Metro Puzzle ships an update every 10 months, and Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metro Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tiny Connections 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.*