# Counter for UNO vs Tiny Connections

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Counter for UNO at none against Tiny Connections's 5. Counter for UNO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Tiny Connections's advantage is ratings volume (610 vs 6). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Connections sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Counter for UNO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Counter for UNO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Connections has 610 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter for UNO | Tiny Connections |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-for-uno/id1622581860/reviews)** | [4.3 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVGENIY ANTROPOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/488541955) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter for UNO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-for-uno/id1622581860)

Easily track scores for card games like UNO without paper. Features a handy calculator, first player indicator, and game saving. Enjoy offline play with friends and cute animal avatars.

**Highlights:** Offline score tracking, Handy calculator, First player indicator, Save game history, Track statistics, Cute animal avatars

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tiny Connections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build networks to connect houses with essential services like power and water. Strategically link matching colored houses to stations while avoiding line crossings and utilizing power-ups. Explore real-world maps and compete in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Connect houses to matching infrastructure, Utilize tunnels, junctions, and swaps, Explore real-world inspired maps, Daily and weekly challenges, Achievements and leaderboards, Colorblind mode

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lands Down Under Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connections No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Journey Beginnings Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connection Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Great problem-solving game
- 👍 Fabulous visual and accessibility options
- 👍 Challenging but simple
- 👍 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible map navigation and movement
- 🐛 Poor tutorial and guidance
- 🐛 Clunky and buggy controls
- 🐛 Frustrating UI and camera issues
- 🐛 Randomly spawning buildings disrupt networks

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial progress not saving
- Inability to skip tutorial
- Inconsistencies between tutorial and actual gameplay
- Inability to pause time as described in tutorial
- Difficulty connecting tunnels

**Requested features**

- Add a dedicated map navigation mode
- Improve tutorial and in-game guidance
- Allow zooming and panning without building mode
- Provide an option to remove ads
- Add an easy mode for beginners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter for UNO free?

Counter for UNO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Connections free?

Tiny Connections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Counter for UNO or Tiny Connections?

Counter for UNO is rated higher. Counter for UNO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Tiny Connections averages 4.3 from 610 ratings.

### Do Counter for UNO or Tiny Connections have ads?

Tiny Connections shows ads; Counter for UNO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Counter for UNO or Tiny Connections?

Counter for UNO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. Most recently, Counter for UNO was updated on September 10, 2026 and Tiny Connections on September 28, 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.*