Comparison

ConnectDots vs Cryptids

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ConnectDots

Features
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Experience the classic ConnectDots game from your childhood, now brought to the digital world! Dive into an engaging and nostalgic puzzle adventure. Single-Player Mode: Play against the computer for a solo challenge. Multiplayer Mode: Compete online with up to 10 friends for endless fun. Cross-Platform Play: Seamlessly play on X-Platform devices. Whether you're playing alone or with friends, ConnectDots promises hours of fun and entertainment. Download now and start connecting the dots! Create a single player game: 1). Enter any Name -> 2). Pick 1 from Number of Players dropdown -> 3). Choose Grid size -> 4). Select difficulty -> 5). Start Game Create a multi player game: 1). Enter any Name -> 2). Pick Number of Players from dropdown -> 3). Choose Grid size -> 4). Press 'Create Game for Multi-Player' button -> 5). game id will appear on a pop up, share the id with other player, wait for all others to join, once all the players joined , then the Start Game will be activated -> 6). Start Game Join the multi player game: 1). Enter any Name -> 2). You just need to enter the id in the box next to 'Join Game for Multi-Player' button -> 3). Press 'Join Game for Multi-Player' button, and wait for Start Game button to be activated -> 4). Start Game

About

Cryptids

Discover, train, and battle mythical creatures in an online monster royale. Evolve your Cryptids, explore diverse environments, and compete to become the ultimate Cryptid Master. Prove your skills in this thrilling creature collection and battle game.

Highlights
  • Discover and train Cryptid creatures
  • Online monster battle royale
  • Evolve your Cryptids
  • Build the ultimate team
  • Explore different environments
  • Uncover hidden secrets
Features
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Step into a world where mythical creatures roam! In this thrilling game, discover and train a variety of Cryptid creatures. Battle against other players, evolve your Cryptids, and build the ultimate team. Explore different environments, uncover hidden secrets, and rise through the ranks to become the ultimate Cryptid Master. Are you ready to catch them all and prove your skills?

Screenshots

ConnectDots4 screens
Cryptids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConnectDots at none against Cryptids's 30. ConnectDots also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Cryptids's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cryptids sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. ConnectDots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectDots ships an update weekly, Cryptids every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ConnectDots versus Cryptids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectDotsCryptids
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB746 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThirupathi AdlaSimon Hill

In-app purchases

None

ConnectDots

No in-app purchases

30 purchases

Cryptids

One-time30
  • Small Multiplier$0.99
  • 10 Minute timecard$0.99
  • Auto Tapper Small$1.99
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  • 30 Minute timecard x2$1.99
  • Xtra Small Gold$1.99
  • Xtra Small Gems$1.99
  • Medium Multiplier$2.99
  • 1hr timecard x3$2.99
  • Auto Tapper Medium$2.99
  • Large Multiplier$3.99
  • 1hr timecard x2$3.99
  • Xlarge Multiplier$4.99
  • Auto Tapper Large$4.99
  • Small Gold$4.99
  • Small Gems$4.99
  • 3hr timecard x3$6.99
  • Cactus$8.99
  • Werewolf$8.99
  • Medium Gold$8.99
  • Medium Gems$8.99
  • Season Pass$9.99
  • Multiplier Medium Test$9.99
  • 6hr timecard x5$9.99
  • 12hr timecard x10$14.99
  • Multiplier Large Test$17.99
  • Large Gold$17.99
  • Large Gems$17.99
  • Multiplier Xlarge Test$29.99
  • Xtra Large Gems$44.99
  • 2x Large Gems$79.99

Questions

Is ConnectDots free?
ConnectDots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cryptids free?
Cryptids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ConnectDots or Cryptids have ads?
Neither ConnectDots nor Cryptids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConnectDots or Cryptids?
ConnectDots ships an update weekly, and Cryptids every 3 weeks. Most recently, ConnectDots was updated on September 9, 2026 and Cryptids on July 8, 2026.

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