# Connect 8 vs Crack The Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crack The Code at 100% against Connect 8's 18%. Crack The Code also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Connect 8's advantage is ratings volume (381 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect 8 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Crack The Code sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crack The Code holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect 8 has 381 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Connect 8's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crack The Code's.

Connect 8 ships an update every 2 days, Crack The Code every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect 8 | Crack The Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-8-word-chain-game/id6499498458/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-the-code-brain-teasers/id6501969767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **381** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 32 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [E4 Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608582927) | [Venture Chain Consulting SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744063292) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-8-word-chain-game/id6499498458)

This word association game challenges you to link eight words together by guessing each subsequent word based on hints. Progress through puzzles at your own pace with unlimited hint assistance. Join a community of players enjoying this fresh take on a classic word challenge.

**Highlights:** Chain reaction word linking, 8 connected words per puzzle, Hint helper for progression, Unlimited hints available, Word ladder challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Connect 8 Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Connect 8 Plus | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Connect 8 Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Connect 8 Plus | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Connect 8 Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Connect 8 Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Connect 8 Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| Connect 8 Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| Connect 8 Plus | $17.99 | per year |
| Connect 8 Pro | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Engaging brain game
- 👍 Rewarding to finish
- 👍 Different modes available
- 👍 Keeps you sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive yearly fee
- 💸 High subscription cost
- 💸 Money grab app
- 💸 Forced to pay
- 💸 Greedy company

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard covers last line
- Bottom row obscured by keyboard
- Last line blocked by keyboard
- Cannot read final clue
- 8th word blocked by keyboard

**Requested features**

- Make a free version
- Allow more plays per day
- Offer ads instead of subscription
- Charge a one-time fee
- Make it free or allow more games


### Crack The Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-the-code-brain-teasers/id6501969767)

Engage your mind with unique word puzzles and brain teasers. This game offers a relaxing yet challenging experience to train your out-of-the-box thinking. It's frequently updated with new content for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Unique word puzzle challenges, Unlimited tries and hints, Relaxing gameplay, Trains out-of-the-box thinking, Frequently updated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Crack The Code | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect 8 free?

Connect 8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crack The Code free?

Crack The Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect 8 or Crack The Code?

Crack The Code is rated higher. Connect 8 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while Crack The Code averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Connect 8 or Crack The Code have ads?

Neither Connect 8 nor Crack The Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect 8 or Crack The Code?

Connect 8 ships an update every 2 days, and Crack The Code every 3 days. Most recently, Connect 8 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Crack The Code on July 6, 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.*