# AlphaBest vs Connect Dots Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: AlphaBest at 5.0 against Connect Dots Challenge's 4.4. AlphaBest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Connect Dots Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (60 vs 2). On price, 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.

AlphaBest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect Dots Challenge has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AlphaBest ships an update every 8 months, Connect Dots Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlphaBest | Connect Dots Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphabest/id1591374289/reviews)** | [4.4 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-challenge/id6464297641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **60** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 269 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7174 pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591374291) | [Tuc Nguyen Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627960308) |

## What reviewers say

### AlphaBest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphabest/id1591374289)

A fiendishly simple word game where players press keys in the correct order to arrange letters. Test your alphabetical prowess and aim to become the best.

**Highlights:** Alphabet arrangement gameplay, Simple key press mechanics, Challenging puzzles, Original game concept

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connect Dots Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-challenge/id6464297641)

Train your mind with this addictive puzzle game where you connect identical dots by drawing lines without them intersecting. Succeed by connecting all the dots in this simple yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Connect identical dots, Draw non-intersecting lines, Mind training puzzle, Addictive gameplay, Relaxing puzzle experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlphaBest free?

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

### Is Connect Dots Challenge free?

Connect Dots Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AlphaBest or Connect Dots Challenge?

AlphaBest is rated higher. AlphaBest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Connect Dots Challenge averages 4.4 from 60 ratings.

### Do AlphaBest or Connect Dots Challenge have ads?

Connect Dots Challenge shows ads; AlphaBest does not.

### Which is updated more often, AlphaBest or Connect Dots Challenge?

AlphaBest ships an update every 8 months, and Connect Dots Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, AlphaBest was updated on November 3, 2026 and Connect Dots Challenge on November 7, 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.*