Comparison

Connectle vs ChessCam

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

ChessCam

Features
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ChessCam turns your phone into a camera that follows a real chessboard. Point it at the board, scan the position and play: every move is recognized and recorded as you play. Play against Stockfish bots on your own board, connect your physical board to Lichess, or record over-the-board games with a friend. Share a live link so others can follow the game on another device, then review every game afterwards with engine analysis. KEY FEATURES • Camera recognition: your moves on a real board become digital moves in real time • Play bots: face Stockfish-based opponents at different levels on your own board • Play on Lichess: use your physical board for online games on Lichess • Record over-the-board games: player names, clocks and the full move history • Clocks: classical, rapid and blitz, with increment, delay and multi-period controls • Fix move: correct a misread move with one tap • Finish by hand: place both kings in the centre to record a win or a draw • Live watch links: let friends follow your game on another device • Analysis and review: key moments, engine evaluation and a mistake deck to practise • History: save, favourite, resume and export games as PGN or FEN • Voice: hear each move announced, hands-free PRIVACY Board recognition runs on your phone. Video is never uploaded, and your games are stored on your device. ChessCam sends anonymous diagnostics (crashes and performance, no moves or images) to help fix bugs; you can turn this off in Settings. If you choose to help improve recognition, ChessCam also sends moves and board images from your camera games without any account or device ID. This is off until you allow it. Game data is only sent to others when you share a game live or play on Lichess.

Screenshots

Connectle3 screens
ChessCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChessCam at every 10 days against Connectle's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connectle ships an update every 5 months, ChessCam every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Connectle versus ChessCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectleChessCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan KleinMARIUS EIDSNES PHILLIPS

In-app purchases

None

Connectle

No in-app purchases

None

ChessCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connectle free?
Connectle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChessCam free?
ChessCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Connectle or ChessCam have ads?
Neither Connectle nor ChessCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connectle or ChessCam?
Connectle ships an update every 5 months, and ChessCam every 10 days. Most recently, Connectle was updated on November 3, 2026 and ChessCam on October 31, 2026.

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