Comparison

Connect Direct vs Matchimals

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

Head to head
About

Connect Direct

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
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Your daily commute just got interesting. Connect Direct is the puzzle game that fits YOUR life. Spend a few minutes solving a quick puzzle, or hours playing FREE endless levels, the choice is yours! Looking for a challenge? Compete with other players in the weekly challenge, racing through a set of 10 puzzles for first place. HOW TO PLAY Connect matching colored endpoints by drawing paths across the grid. Pair all colors to solve the puzzle. But here's the catch - paths can't cross or overlap. Plan your moves carefully! Sounds simple, right? It starts that way, but as you play the grids grow larger and more colors appear, you'll need real strategy to solve each level. TWO GAME MODES FREE PLAY - Endless free puzzles that get progressively harder. Start with relaxing a 5x5 grids and work your way up to harder and more complex puzzles. Play forever, completely free! WEEKLY CHALLENGE - Test your skills against players worldwide! Every Sunday, tackle 10 brand-new timed puzzles and race for the fastest completion time. Global leaderboards show where you rank. Can you reach the top? FEATURES • 100% free endless gameplay • New weekly challenges every Sunday • Global leaderboards • Smooth, responsive controls optimized for mobile • Helpful hints when you're stuck • Double click on a path to remove it for quick corrections • Clean, colorful interface Whether you're a casual puzzler or a competitive speedrunner, Connect Direct delivers addictive brain-teasing fun. Download now and start connecting!

About

Matchimals

Features
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Think fast. Match faster. Match identical animals before time runs out and push your score higher with every second. The more you match, the higher you climb! This is not about levels. This is about skill. Why You’ll Love It Fast-paced time attack gameplay Race against the clock High-score based challenge Improves memory, focus & reaction speed Simple controls, addictive mechanics Cute animals, intense competitionThis is about speed. How It Works • Find and match identical animals • Each correct match increases your score • Keep matching before time runs out • Try again and beat your best score Every round is different. Every second counts. Can You Beat Your Own Record? Challenge yourself. Challenge your friends. Climb higher every time you play. Download now and start matching!

Screenshots

Connect Direct4 screens
Matchimals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matchimals at none against Connect Direct's 4. Connect Direct's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Direct sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Matchimals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect Direct ships an update every 2 days, Matchimals weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Connect Direct versus Matchimals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect DirectMatchimals
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTransparent HorizonsMuhammed Esad Sarimert

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Connect Direct

One-time4
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 50 Hints$2.99
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  • 200 Hints$9.99
None

Matchimals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect Direct free?
Connect Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matchimals free?
Matchimals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Connect Direct or Matchimals have ads?
Both Connect Direct and Matchimals show ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect Direct or Matchimals?
Connect Direct ships an update every 2 days, and Matchimals weekly. Most recently, Connect Direct was updated on November 5, 2026 and Matchimals on November 5, 2026.

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