Comparison

Plug the Shape vs Cloud Connections

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

Head to head
About

Plug the Shape

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Test your spatial awareness with this addictive 3D puzzle game. Drag-and-drop the shapes into the holders that fit them before time runs out.

About

Cloud Connections

A relaxing word puzzle game focused on finding meaningful connections between words and uncovering hidden categories. Enjoy a stress-free experience with no timers or pressure, designed to improve concentration and pattern recognition.

Highlights
  • Connect words and discover word groups
  • Uncover hidden categories
  • Relaxing puzzle experience with no timer
  • Solve logic puzzles with limited moves
  • Hundreds of handcrafted word puzzles
Features
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Some connections are obvious. Others will make you think twice. Cloud Connections is a relaxing word puzzle game built around discovery, grouping, and finding meaningful connections. Connect words, uncover hidden categories, reveal clever word groups, and discover the associations that link ideas together. Every word puzzle presents a collection of words waiting to be grouped, sorted, and understood, transforming simple clues into satisfying moments of insight. Find new connections, uncover more categories, and enjoy a rewarding blend of logic, wordplay, and discovery. The challenge isn't speed—it's seeing what others might overlook. With no timer, no rushing, and no pressure, you're free to connect words, explore unexpected connections, and uncover hidden categories at your own pace. Some word puzzles feel familiar. Others become a rewarding logic puzzle, inviting you to discover surprising associations, reveal new word groups, and improve your concentration. Every completed word puzzle uncovers more connections, encourages deeper focus, and reveals new ways to connect words. Whether you're looking to unwind, enjoy a cozy game, or relax with a thoughtful relaxing puzzle, Cloud Connections offers a peaceful, serene, and stress-free experience. Designed for moments of tranquility, this cozy puzzle combines satisfying word puzzles, meaningful connections, and rewarding challenges that keep your mind engaged. As the puzzles become more intricate, your concentration, word sorting, and pattern-recognition skills naturally grow. Familiar ideas lead to unexpected discoveries, and every completed challenge delivers a satisfying moment when everything finally clicks. Features • Connect words, discover word groups, and uncover hidden categories • Enjoy a relaxing puzzle experience with no timer and no time pressure • Solve rewarding logic puzzles and thoughtful challenges using limited moves • Explore hundreds of handcrafted word puzzles in a peaceful, cozy puzzle experience

Screenshots

Plug the Shape3 screens
Cloud Connections4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Plug the Shape at none against Cloud Connections's shown. Plug the Shape also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). Cloud Connections's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, in-app purchases 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. Plug the Shape sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cloud Connections sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plug the Shape ships an update daily, Cloud Connections every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plug the Shape versus Cloud Connections: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlug the ShapeCloud Connections
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (738 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—738 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB145 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoseph WiemerFelicity Labs pte ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plug the Shape

One-time3
  • 30 Coins$0.99
  • 70 Coins$1.99
  • 120 Coins$2.99
11 purchases

Cloud Connections

One-time11
  • Coin Pouch$1.99
  • Welcome Pack$2.99
  • Basic Pack$9.99
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  • No Ads Pack$9.99
  • Bag of Coins$9.99
  • Sack of Coins$14.99
  • Deluxe pack$19.99
  • Elite pack$29.99
  • Chest of Coins$29.99
  • Crate of Coins$59.99
  • Vault of Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Plug the Shape free?
Plug the Shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud Connections free?
Cloud Connections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plug the Shape or Cloud Connections have ads?
Cloud Connections shows ads; Plug the Shape does not.
Which is updated more often, Plug the Shape or Cloud Connections?
Plug the Shape ships an update daily, and Cloud Connections every 4 days. Most recently, Plug the Shape was updated on September 30, 2026 and Cloud Connections on October 16, 2026.

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