Comparison

Connectle vs Slitherlink

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

Head to head
About

Connectle

A captivating puzzle game where you connect all points on the screen. It offers an engaging challenge inspired by computer science principles, perfect for hours of brain-teasing fun on your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Connect all points
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Inspired by computer science
  • Entertaining for hours
  • Available on iPhone and iPad
  • Multiplayer on iPad
Features
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Connect all of the points together! This easy-to-learn, hard-to-master game will keep you entertained for hours, and push your brain to the limit. This games is based on the Steiner Tree problem, which is studied in computer science and used in applications like chip design. So far, no algorithm exists which can solve these puzzles quickly. Can you? Available for iPhones and iPads of all sizes. Get the app on iPad to solve puzzles with your friends. Connectle was inspired by an exhibit at the Arithmeum in Bonn, Germany.

About

Slitherlink

Features
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Follow the number clues and draw one continuous loop. Each clue tells you how many of a cell’s edges belong to the loop. Connect the right edges without branches, crossings, or loose ends. 1,200 PUZZLES TO EXPLORE • 900 puzzles across Easy, Medium, and Hard • 300 new Expert puzzles, available with Premium • Start with 100 free Easy puzzles. Premium unlocks the full collection. MAKE IT A DAILY HABIT Try a fresh daily challenge and keep your streak going. Learn the rules through clear explanations, then build your skills with guided practice. SOLVE YOUR WAY Add your own notes to mark cells as inside or outside the loop. Optional automatic crosses offer another solving aid: they are off by default and unavailable in Daily challenges. • Play puzzles offline • Choose readable light and dark themes • Follow your progress with Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Play with VoiceOver labels, hints, and adjustable text Start with a free puzzle and close your first loop.

Screenshots

Connectle3 screens
Slitherlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connectle at none against Slitherlink's 1. Connectle also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Slitherlink's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. Slitherlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Connectle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connectle ships an update every 5 months, Slitherlink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Connectle versus Slitherlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectleSlitherlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan KleinDAN URBANEK

In-app purchases

None

Connectle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Slitherlink

One-time1
  • Slitherlink Premium Unlock$3.00

Questions

Is Connectle free?
Connectle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Connectle or Slitherlink have ads?
Neither Connectle nor Slitherlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connectle or Slitherlink?
Connectle ships an update every 5 months, and Slitherlink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Connectle was updated on October 5, 2026 and Slitherlink on October 17, 2026.

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