# Nodes vs Daily Worder

The clearest difference is ads: Daily Worder at none against Nodes's shown. Daily Worder also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Nodes's advantage is ratings volume (401 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nodes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Daily Worder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nodes against 4.8 for Daily Worder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nodes has 401 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Nodes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Daily Worder's.

Nodes ships an update every 3 weeks, Daily Worder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nodes | Daily Worder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodes-connect-dots-to-relax/id6498960573/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-worder/id6761911295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **401** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [NUR NURIYE ERSAHIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706584858) | [Robert Bartley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892025902) |

## What reviewers say

### Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodes-connect-dots-to-relax/id6498960573)

Connect dots to reveal beautiful, handcrafted images in a relaxing puzzle game. Enjoy a calming experience at your own pace, perfect for listening to podcasts or music. Pick up where you left off anytime.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to form art, Handcrafted puzzles, Relaxing gameplay, Save progress, No time limits, Clear incorrect connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and artistic puzzle designs
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative gameplay experience
- ✨ Smooth and polished user interface
- 🌙 Dark mode available
- 📱 Great Vertex replacement for NYT fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 📉 Infrequent puzzle updates
- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to acquired puzzles
- 🎨 Childish art style for some users
- 📱 Landscape mode not supported on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Lines connecting to unintended dots
- App crashes requiring restart
- Progress deletion mid-puzzle
- Puzzles not saving completion status
- Touch controls directing swipes to wrong anchors

**Requested features**

- Undo or delete line functionality
- Ability to replay completed puzzles
- More frequent puzzle updates and releases
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Portrait mode support


### Daily Worder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-worder/id6761911295)

Engage your mind with five unique daily word puzzles, each crafted by a human. These quick, challenging games are designed for word enthusiasts who enjoy logic and deduction. Experience satisfying 'aha!' moments as you solve intricate clues and uncover hidden words.

**Highlights:** Five daily word puzzles, Human-crafted clues, Logic and deduction challenges, Quick gameplay (3-5 minutes), No ads or account required, Multiple game modes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Open Beta Supporter | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nodes free?

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

### Is Daily Worder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nodes or Daily Worder?

Daily Worder is rated higher. Nodes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 401 ratings, while Daily Worder averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Nodes or Daily Worder have ads?

Nodes shows ads; Daily Worder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nodes or Daily Worder?

Nodes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Daily Worder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nodes was updated on November 12, 2026 and Daily Worder on November 9, 2026.

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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.*