# Connect Direct vs Loop Arena!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Connect Direct at 100% against Loop Arena!'s 0%. Connect Direct also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Loop Arena!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect Direct sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Arena! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connect Direct holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Connect Direct's written reviews are positive against 0% of Loop Arena!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect Direct | Loop Arena! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-direct/id6754441324/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-arena/id6756780776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 128 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Transparent Horizons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848272813) | [Shanghai FutureBright Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/548626710) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect Direct

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-direct/id6754441324)

This is a puzzle game where you connect matching colored endpoints by drawing paths across a grid without crossing. It offers endless free puzzles and competitive weekly challenges with global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Endless free puzzles, Weekly timed challenges, Global leaderboards, Path drawing mechanics, Progressively harder levels, Hints system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |


### Loop Arena!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-arena/id6756780776)

A light strategy auto-battler where you design the battlefield on a looping path. Place tiles to shape your army and combos, then watch as your troops auto-battle. Offers deck variety and comeback skills for satisfying payoffs.

**Highlights:** Build looping battlefields, Place summon and support tiles, Auto-battler combat resolution, Deck variety with troop and support cards, Comeback skills for clutch moments, Relaxed strategy with minimal micromanagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect Direct free?

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

### Is Loop Arena! free?

Loop Arena! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Connect Direct or Loop Arena!?

Connect Direct is rated higher. Connect Direct averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Loop Arena! averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Connect Direct or Loop Arena! have ads?

Both Connect Direct and Loop Arena! show 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.*