# Connections vs Unciphered

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unciphered at every 5 days against Connections's every 10 days. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connections sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Unciphered sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Connections against 5.0 for Unciphered. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Connections ships an update every 10 days, Unciphered every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connections | Unciphered |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-associate-words/id6733229781/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unciphered-cryptogram-puzzle/id6802225274/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdelmajid Rajad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413388829) | [Ahmed ElGhoroury](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802225276) |

## What reviewers say

### Connections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-associate-words/id6733229781)

This game challenges your vocabulary and sports knowledge with daily puzzles. Connect words and football terms to test your logic and trivia skills. Compete with others or play solo for a brain-boosting experience.

**Highlights:** Daily football and word puzzles, Sports and vocabulary themed challenges, Competitive rankings, Unlimited solo or friend challenges, Brain-boosting logic and trivia

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Offline | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1250 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 6250 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25000 | $39.99 | one-time |


### Unciphered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unciphered-cryptogram-puzzle/id6802225274)

Decode hidden proverbs by solving cryptograms where letters correspond to numbers. Solve crossword-style clues to reveal letters that fill in the entire puzzle. Enjoy daily puzzles, track your progress, and collect solved wisdom.

**Highlights:** Daily cryptogram puzzles, Crossword-style clue solving, Offline play, Progress tracking, Journal of solved proverbs, Accessibility features

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 350 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Wisdom Collection | $4.99 | one-time |
| Prime Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Assemble | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 800 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connections free?

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

### Is Unciphered free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connections or Unciphered?

Connections and Unciphered are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Connections or Unciphered have ads?

Neither Connections nor Unciphered shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connections or Unciphered?

Connections ships an update every 10 days, and Unciphered every 5 days. Most recently, Connections was updated on October 24, 2026 and Unciphered on October 24, 2026.

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