Comparison

Social Brain Train vs Connect Dots Challenge

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

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About

Social Brain Train

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Are you good at managing your emotions? Are you comfortable in social situations? Psychologists and Neuroscientists at the University of New South Wales and the University of Cambridge are exploring whether it is possible to train the parts of your brain involved in these processes. Help us find out by using the Social Brain Train app. The app will guide you through a number of interactive and engaging social puzzles and brain training games. As you navigate your way through the training you will compete to gain brain points, and unlock fascinating facts about your social and emotional brain. Data privacy: Your data privacy is important to us. All data collected as part of this study is fully anonymized. No personally relevant information will be collected through the app and the anonymous data that is being collected is used only for scientific research.

About

Connect Dots Challenge

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
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Train your mind with the Connect Dots Challenge puzzle game. Connect Dots Challenge is an addictive wiring puzzle game. In this extremely fun and relaxing puzzle game, you connect identical dots by drawing lines so that the lines do not intersect. You succeed when you can connect all the dots. It's as simple as drawing a line from one dot to another. Challenge yourself and have hours of fun with dot match puzzles!

Screenshots

Social Brain Train4 screens
Connect Dots Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Social Brain Train at none against Connect Dots Challenge's shown. Connect Dots Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Social Brain Train ships an update every 5 months, Connect Dots Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Social Brain Train versus Connect Dots Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocial Brain TrainConnect Dots Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (57 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe University of New South WalesTuc Nguyen Van

In-app purchases

None

Social Brain Train

No in-app purchases

None

Connect Dots Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Social Brain Train free?
Social Brain Train 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.
Do Social Brain Train or Connect Dots Challenge have ads?
Connect Dots Challenge shows ads; Social Brain Train does not.
Which is updated more often, Social Brain Train or Connect Dots Challenge?
Social Brain Train ships an update every 5 months, and Connect Dots Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, Social Brain Train was updated on September 24, 2026 and Connect Dots Challenge on September 19, 2026.

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