# Connections Game! vs Strings

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connections Game! | Strings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-game/id6476756532/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strings-word-search/id6736436570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 70 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) | [Frostbyte Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772009662) |

## What reviewers say

### Connections Game!

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

**Currently charting:** #162 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


### Strings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strings-word-search/id6736436570)

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.

**Highlights:** Word search and connect-the-dots gameplay, Challenging vocabulary and spatial puzzles, Intuitive interface, Multiple topics and themes, Mind exercise and word weaving

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth playing experience
- 💡 Challenging topics
- 🔒 Unobtrusive ads
- 👍 Relaxing and brain-stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads covering letters making them unclickable
- 🐛 Laggy tap response
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Grid/puzzle too big for some screens

**Reported bugs**

- Tap action issues (too sensitive or unresponsive)
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Grid/puzzle size issues on smaller screens

**Requested features**

- List of all available games
- Ability to restart all puzzles
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connections Game! free?

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

### Is Strings free?

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

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

Strings is rated higher. Connections Game! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Strings averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

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

Both Connections Game! and Strings 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.*