Comparison

Loca Deserta vs Tiny Connections

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

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About

Loca Deserta

Expand your territory by capturing hexes and gathering resources. Build your settlement and conquer enemy hexes using various units. Enjoy an open-ended experience with different game modes.

Highlights
  • Hex-based territory expansion
  • Resource gathering mechanics
  • Build and upgrade settlements
  • Conquer enemy hexes
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Easy, Expansion)
  • Open-ended gameplay
Features
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Hex is the resource gathering game set in Ukraine in XVI-XVII centuries. You have to expand your lands by capturing hexes. Each captured hex gives you some resources that are used to capture another hexes. In this way you build up your settlement stock in order to start capturing enemy hexes. The game is open-ended. You can capture thousands of hexes and build your own small hex empire! The enemy hexes (walls and towers) will come on your way. You need cossacks, cannons, boats and carts in order to destroy enemy clusters. The game provides different game modes: Classic, Easy and Expansion. Classic This mode has small amount of enemy hexes and enough resources to keep capturing more and more hexes. Easy This mode has no enemies and can be used as a relaxing game. Expansion This mode contains much more wall levels, enemy fortress clusters. You will have to fight your way through the enemy levels in order to get access to more resources.

About

Tiny Connections

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
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Tiny Connections is a puzzle game that challenges players to create networks connecting houses with infrastructure in tight spaces. In this engaging game, your mission is to make sure each home gets essential services like power and water, all while balancing efficiency and community wellbeing. The challenge isn't a walk in the park. You'll need to cleverly link houses of the same color to their matching stations, all while navigating tricky setups and avoiding lines crossing. To help you out, you'll have access to handy power-ups that introduce progressively tougher puzzles. With its simple mechanics, Tiny Connections welcomes players into a world where straightforward gameplay hides deep strategy. This game is more than just entertainment; it's a relaxing escape from the chaos of daily life as you connect houses and infrastructure. Game Features: - Easy Connection System: Seamlessly connect houses to matching infrastructure. - Abundant Power-ups: Use tunnels, junctions, house rotations, and powerful swaps to enhance your strategy. - Real-world Maps: Dive into maps inspired by real countries, each with unique challenges. - Daily and Weekly Challenges: Compete in time-limited events for rewards and to test your skills. - Achievements & Leaderboards: Show off your gaming skills, earn achievements, and climb the global leaderboards while enjoying this rich gaming experience. - Accessibility: We offer a colorblind mode with support for multiple variations, ensuring that all players can enjoy the game to the fullest. The game supports the following languages: English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Portuguese, Turkish.

Screenshots

Loca Deserta4 screens
Tiny Connections4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loca Deserta at none against Tiny Connections's 5. Loca Deserta also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 36%). On price and device support 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. Tiny Connections sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Loca Deserta asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loca Deserta ships an update every 8 days, Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loca Deserta versus Tiny Connections: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoca DesertaTiny Connections
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (610 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better36.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB448 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro GladkyiShort Circuit Studio

Customer experience

Loca Deserta

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Tiny Connections

All ratings610 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral21.1%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Loca Deserta

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tiny Connections

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Inability to view building information

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve building spawning mechanics
  • Allow changing building colors/rotations

In-app purchases

None

Loca Deserta

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Tiny Connections

One-time5
  • Lands Down Under Bundle$1.99
  • Tiny Connections No Ads$2.99
  • Journey Beginnings Bundle$2.99
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  • Full Game Unlock$4.99
  • Tiny Connection Starter Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Loca Deserta free?
Loca Deserta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Connections free?
Tiny Connections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loca Deserta or Tiny Connections have ads?
Tiny Connections shows ads; Loca Deserta does not.
Which is updated more often, Loca Deserta or Tiny Connections?
Loca Deserta ships an update every 8 days, and Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loca Deserta was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tiny Connections on October 15, 2026.

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