# Connect the Dots vs Sword Strike

The clearest difference is price: Connect the Dots at Free against Sword Strike's $1.99. Sword Strike's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Connect the Dots is free to download; Sword Strike costs $1.99 up front. Connect the Dots sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Sword Strike sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connect the Dots ships an update every 2 months, Sword Strike fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect the Dots | Sword Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-dots-line-puzzle/id6445838966/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **794** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sadaf Zulfiqar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615550397) | [Open Techiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442478778) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect the Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-dots-line-puzzle/id6445838966)

This brain game challenges you to connect all dots with a single, continuous line without retracing. It offers hundreds of logic puzzles with increasing difficulty, perfect for improving focus and logical thinking. Play at your own pace with optional hints and offline access.

**Highlights:** Connect all dots with one line, Hundreds of logic puzzles, Increasing difficulty, No time limits, Offline play, Hints available

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 20 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coolest Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Offer | $5.99 | one-time |


### Sword Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-strike/id6480502517)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect the Dots free?

Connect the Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sword Strike free?

Sword Strike costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Connect the Dots or Sword Strike have ads?

Both Connect the Dots and Sword Strike show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect the Dots or Sword Strike?

Connect the Dots ships an update every 2 months, and Sword Strike fortnightly. Most recently, Connect the Dots was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sword Strike on October 25, 2026.

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