# Connections Game! vs SpellBee

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connections Game! at none against SpellBee's 2. Connections Game! also leads on chart position (#166 vs unranked) and ratings volume (13K vs 3.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpellBee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Connections Game! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Connections Game! against 4.5 for SpellBee. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Connections Game!'s written reviews are positive against 28% of SpellBee's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connections Game! | SpellBee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-game/id6476756532/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbee-spelling-puzzle/id6504094765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | **29.8% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HayGrazer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263047373) | [AppStation Studio Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192656413) |

## What reviewers say

### Connections Game!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-game/id6476756532)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

This word association game challenges you to find groups of four words that share a common theme. Test your vocabulary and deductive reasoning skills by identifying the connections between seemingly unrelated words.

**Highlights:** Find groups of four words, Identify common themes, Test vocabulary, Deductive reasoning challenge

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🤔 Makes you think
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Unclear connections
- 🤯 Frustrating when stuck
- 🌎 Too American-centric
- 🤔 Repetitive categories

**Reported bugs**

- Spelling and grammar mistakes
- Inconsistent gameplay experience

**Requested features**

- Provide hints or solutions when stuck
- Add a 'give up' or 'skip' option
- Improve variety of categories and connections
- Localize content for non-American users


### SpellBee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbee-spelling-puzzle/id6504094765)

This word puzzle game challenges you to create words from seven letters, with one central letter required in every word. It offers daily puzzles, progress tracking, and global leaderboards. Enhance your vocabulary and cognitive skills with this engaging brain-boosting activity.

**Highlights:** Create words from seven letters, Find the pangram, Daily puzzles, Track progress and scores, Global leaderboards, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpellBee Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| SpellBee Premium | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Losing progress/words
- 🐛 Repeated letters across days
- 🐛 Missing common words in dictionary
- 🔍 Lack of hints/features
- 💸 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues
- Losing progress and daily words
- Repeated letters across days

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable ads
- Improve dictionary and word selection
- Implement hints or other features
- Allow multiple players on the same game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connections Game! free?

Connections Game! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpellBee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connections Game! or SpellBee?

Connections Game! is rated higher. Connections Game! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while SpellBee averages 4.5 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Connections Game! or SpellBee have ads?

Both Connections Game! and SpellBee show ads.

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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.*