Connections Game! vs Strings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connections Game!
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.
- Find groups of four words
- Identify common themes
- Test vocabulary
- Deductive reasoning challenge
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Connect the Words! Select groups of four words which have a common theme.
Strings
This word search game offers a unique twist by challenging players to create interconnected word strands by tracing paths through a letter grid. It combines vocabulary and spatial reasoning for an engaging puzzle experience with various themes.
- Word search and connect-the-dots gameplay
- Challenging vocabulary and spatial puzzles
- Intuitive interface
- Multiple topics and themes
- Mind exercise and word weaving
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Looking for challenging word games that go beyond the ordinary? Discover Strings, the innovative word search game that strands together vocabulary and strategy in an entirely new way. Unlike traditional word games or crosswords, Strings challenges you to create intricate strands of interconnected words by tracing paths through a letter grid. Each puzzle becomes a web of possibilities as you connect letters to discover words hiding in plain sight. Key Features: - Unique blend of word search and connect-the-dots gameplay - Challenging puzzles that test both vocabulary and spatial skills - Beautiful, intuitive interface that makes word finding feel natural - Different topics and themes to keep the challenges fresh Exercise your mind and discover the satisfaction of weaving words together. Whether you're a casual player or a word game enthusiast, Strings offers a fresh take on vocabulary puzzles that will keep you coming back for more. Download Strings today and start creating your own path through the world of words! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: hello@frostbyteentertainment.com
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Verdict
Connections Game! and Strings both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Strings's written reviews are positive against 30% of Connections Game!'s. Connections Game!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (13K vs 1K). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Strings 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 4.8 for Strings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connections Game! has 13K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Connections Game!'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Strings's.
| Parameter | Connections Game! | Strings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (13K ratings) | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | 79.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 1K |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #162 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HayGrazer | Frostbyte Entertainment LLC |
Customer experience
Connections Game!
Strings
User reviews
Connections Game!
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 🤔 Makes you think
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Unclear connections
- 🤯 Frustrating when stuck
- 🌎 Too American-centric
- 🤔 Repetitive categories
Strings
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Engaging and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth playing experience
- 💡 Challenging topics
- 🔒 Unobtrusive ads
- 👍 Relaxing and brain-stimulating
Room to improve
- 🐛 Ads covering letters making them unclickable
- 🐛 Laggy tap response
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Grid/puzzle too big for some screens
Bugs and requests
Connections Game!
Reported bugs
2 issues- Spelling and grammar mistakes
- Inconsistent gameplay experience
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Strings
Reported bugs
3 issues- Tap action issues (too sensitive or unresponsive)
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Grid/puzzle size issues on smaller screens
Requested features
3 requests- List of all available games
- Ability to restart all puzzles
- Dark mode option
In-app purchases
Connections Game!
No in-app purchases
Strings
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Remove Ads$4.99
