# Connect 8 vs SYNKO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SYNKO at 100% against Connect 8's 18%. SYNKO also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Connect 8's advantage is ratings volume (397 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect 8 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SYNKO asks for nothing beyond the download.

SYNKO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect 8 has 397 ratings behind it against 4, 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 SYNKO's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect 8 | SYNKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-8-word-chain-game/id6499498458/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synko/id6790600593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **397** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [E4 Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608582927) | [Matt Schabel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790600595) |

## 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


### SYNKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synko/id6790600593)

A 5x5 word-grid game where players fill a board with tiles to form words. Strategic placement and special tiles are key to scoring points as the grid fills up. Compete daily, challenge friends, or practice without pressure.

**Highlights:** 5x5 word grid gameplay, Daily challenges with leaderboards, 2-player versus mode, Practice mode, Special tiles (Wild, Switch, Remove), Progress tracking and badges, Cross-device progress sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect 8 free?

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

### Is SYNKO free?

SYNKO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Connect 8 or SYNKO?

SYNKO is rated higher. Connect 8 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 397 ratings, while SYNKO averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Connect 8 or SYNKO have ads?

Neither Connect 8 nor SYNKO shows 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.*