Comparison

Connect 8 Words vs Skroggle

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

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About

Connect 8 Words

This word puzzle game challenges you to link eight words together to form compound words or phrases. Progress through levels by creating a seamless word chain, using hints when needed to improve your vocabulary and critical thinking.

Highlights
  • Eight-word chain puzzles
  • Compound word and phrase creation
  • Hint system for assistance
  • Vocabulary building
  • Progress tracking statistics
Features
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Can you link all eight words? Keep your mind sharp with our Connect 8 word puzzle game for every skill level. Connect 8 words challenges you to form compound words or well-known phrases by connecting eight words. Create a seamless word chain where each word connects to the next. Start with a single word and connect all 8 words in the sequence. Use your wits to build the chain with minimal hints, or rely on hints if you get stuck. Test your ability to make associations between words. How fast can you connect them? How to Play: 1. The game starts with the first of 8 words displayed. 2. Each following word shows the first letter and blanks for the rest. 3. Connect each word with the next to form a compound word or phrase. 4. Guess all 7 words correctly to complete the level. 5. Use the hint button if you get stuck. Features: * Engaging and challenging word puzzles. * Hints available to help you out. * Learn new words and improve your vocabulary. * Stats showing your progress and performance. Privacy Policy: https://budalistudios.com/privacy-policy

About

Skroggle

A fast-paced word puzzle game where you transform words one letter at a time. Add or remove a single letter, rearrange existing ones, and race against the clock to create new words and extend your chain. Compete on global leaderboards with daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Transform words by adding/removing one letter
  • Rearrange letters to find new words
  • Timed gameplay with timer resets
  • Built-in dictionary validation
  • Daily challenges
  • Global leaderboards
  • Track word chains and high scores
Features
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SKROGGLE - The wildly addicting word game you've been waiting for! Transform words one letter at a time in this clever new word puzzle game! Starting with a 5-letter word, race against the clock to create new words by adding or removing a single letter. Rearrange the letters and unlock endless possibilities... but do it before the time runs out! UNIQUE GAMEPLAY Add or remove exactly one letter to create new words Rearrange letters to discover hidden combinations Each valid word resets your timer How many words can you chain together? FEATURES Simple to learn, challenging to master Built-in dictionary validates every word Daily challenges with global leaderboards Track your best word chains and high scores Perfect for word lovers and puzzle enthusiasts BREAD -> BEAD -> BEARD -> BEARDS -> DEARS -> EARS -> SEA ... You get the idea. Exercise your vocabulary and creative thinking as you race to keep the word chain growing! Free to play! Download now and join thousands of players discovering the addictive world of Skroggle!

Screenshots

Connect 8 Words4 screens
Skroggle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skroggle at 5.0 against Connect 8 Words's 4.2. Skroggle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Connect 8 Words's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Connect 8 Words sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Skroggle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skroggle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect 8 Words has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect 8 Words ships an update every 5 weeks, Skroggle every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Connect 8 Words versus Skroggle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect 8 WordsSkroggle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (101 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBudali KingsleyRubotic, Inc.

Customer experience

Connect 8 Words

All ratings101 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Skroggle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Connect 8 Words

One-time3
  • Mini Starter 1$1.99
  • Starter Pack 2$3.99
  • Connect 8 Words Plus$7.99
None

Skroggle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect 8 Words free?
Connect 8 Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skroggle free?
Skroggle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Connect 8 Words or Skroggle?
Skroggle is rated higher. Connect 8 Words averages 4.2 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Skroggle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Connect 8 Words or Skroggle have ads?
Both Connect 8 Words and Skroggle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect 8 Words or Skroggle?
Connect 8 Words ships an update every 5 weeks, and Skroggle every 4 weeks. Most recently, Connect 8 Words was updated on November 4, 2026 and Skroggle on October 30, 2026.

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