# Connect Dots Challenge vs Candidate Moves

The clearest difference is rating: Connect Dots Challenge at 4.4 against Candidate Moves's 1.0. Connect Dots Challenge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (59 vs 1). Candidate Moves's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candidate Moves sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Connect Dots Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connect Dots Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect Dots Challenge has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Connect Dots Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Candidate Moves weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect Dots Challenge | Candidate Moves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-challenge/id6464297641/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candidate-moves/id6741114117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuc Nguyen Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627960308) | [martin schranz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088326022) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect Dots Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-challenge/id6464297641)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Candidate Moves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candidate-moves/id6741114117)

Sharpen your chess tactics with interactive puzzles and position analysis. This app helps players of all levels improve tactical vision and decision-making through carefully selected positions and detailed explanations.

**Highlights:** Interactive chess puzzles, Position analysis, Tactical pattern recognition, Progressive difficulty levels, Detailed solution explanations, Streak tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect Dots Challenge free?

Connect Dots Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Candidate Moves free?

Candidate Moves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect Dots Challenge or Candidate Moves?

Connect Dots Challenge is rated higher. Connect Dots Challenge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Candidate Moves averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Connect Dots Challenge or Candidate Moves have ads?

Connect Dots Challenge shows ads; Candidate Moves does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connect Dots Challenge or Candidate Moves?

Connect Dots Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Candidate Moves weekly. Most recently, Connect Dots Challenge was updated on November 3, 2026 and Candidate Moves on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*