# Candy Cup! vs Connecting Dots Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connecting Dots Puzzle at none against Candy Cup!'s 2. Connecting Dots Puzzle also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). Candy Cup!'s advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Cup! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Connecting Dots Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connecting Dots Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Cup! has 183 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Candy Cup! ships an update every 6 weeks, Connecting Dots Puzzle weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Cup! | Connecting Dots Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-cup/id1570419468/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connecting-dots-puzzle/id6449590444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 379 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRIENDLY APPS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514360327) | [Arjun Cherukuri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064867066) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Cup!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-cup/id1570419468)

Guide falling candies through a cup to maximize points by collecting bonuses. Unlock challenges with hundreds of levels and enjoy mesmerizing graphics and ASMR vibrations. A relaxing and satisfying puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Drop candies through bonuses, Maximize points and multiply score, Unlock level challenges, Hundreds of new levels, Mesmerizing graphics and colors, ASMR based tiny vibrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and passes time
- 👍 Fun and addicting
- 👍 Good animation
- 👍 Really nice to play
- 👍 Great for time spending

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Everywhere
-  anúncios After every level
-  anúncios Unskippable ads
-  anúncios Intrusive ads
-  anúncios Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads are in every match
- Ads after every round
- Ads on next level button
- Ads after nearly every level
- Ads after every level, some unskippable

**Requested features**

- Fix the button issues
- Fix the ad placement
- Improve gem utility
- Fix freezing and glitches


### Connecting Dots Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connecting-dots-puzzle/id6449590444)

Connect same-colored dots to fill the entire board and solve increasingly challenging puzzles. This addictive game offers a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored dots, Cover the entire board, Solve line puzzles, Gradually increasing challenge, Brain teaser for mental sharpness, Relaxing hyper-casual gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Cup! free?

Candy Cup! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connecting Dots Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candy Cup! or Connecting Dots Puzzle?

Connecting Dots Puzzle is rated higher. Candy Cup! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Connecting Dots Puzzle averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Candy Cup! or Connecting Dots Puzzle have ads?

Both Candy Cup! and Connecting Dots Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Cup! or Connecting Dots Puzzle?

Candy Cup! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Connecting Dots Puzzle weekly. Most recently, Candy Cup! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Connecting Dots Puzzle 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.*