Comparison

DoodleBack vs Connect

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

Head to head
About

DoodleBack

Transform iMessage into a fun drawing and guessing game. Pick a word, draw it, and send it to a friend to guess. Continue the drawing chain, earn points, and enjoy a unique way to connect.

Highlights
  • Play directly in iMessage
  • Thousands of word prompts
  • Custom prompt creation
  • Smart hint system
  • Undo/redo drawing tools
  • Score and streak tracking
  • Drawing history view
Features
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Turn iMessage into an easy to play drawing game! HOW IT WORKS • Pick a word prompt (or create your own!) • Draw it with your finger • Send to your friend to guess • They guess your drawing, then draw something back • Keep the streak going and rack up points! FEATURES • Play right in iMessage - no separate app needed • Choose from thousands of prompts across 4 difficulty levels • Custom prompts for inside jokes and personal challenges • Smart hint system to help when you're stuck • Undo/redo while drawing for perfect doodles • Track your score and streak • View your drawing history together • Beautiful dark mode support • Live message bubbles with drawing animations SCORING SYSTEM • Easy words: 2 points • Medium words: 3 points • Hard words: 4 points • Very Hard words: 5 points • Custom prompts: 1 point • Use hints to get unstuck (reduces points earned) No ads. Just pure drawing fun with the people you care about. Send your first DoodleBack today!

About

Connect

Features
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Most 3D puzzle games fail the same way. You need one finger to rotate the view and another to play. ConnectED solves this. Tilt your phone and the cube rotates. Drag to the edge and it auto-rotates. Your drawing finger is always free. This is flow puzzle gameplay in true 3D. A new evolution of color connect puzzles. HOW IT WORKS Connect colors and draw flows between matching dots on a rotating 3D cube. Connect dots across every face, fill every cell, and solve the puzzle. One finger draws at all times Tilt to rotate using gyroscope controls or drag to the edge for auto-rotation No timer, no pressure, just pure logic gameplay FEATURES TRUE 3D GAMEPLAY Flows wrap across every face of a real cube. Paths can begin on one side and finish on another, creating a real spatial puzzle challenge. 1,500 LEVELS 15 unique cube shapes with 100 levels each. From simple layouts to complex 3D structures. EASY ONE-TOUCH CONTROLS Gyroscope and edge auto-rotation keep gameplay smooth and intuitive. GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Compete with players worldwide and climb the rankings with your total stars. STAR REWARDS Earn up to 3 stars for every level with perfect solutions. UNLIMITED UNDO Retry and rethink your moves anytime without penalties. STYLISH VISUALS Neon-inspired visuals with glowing flows, dark cubes, and animated backgrounds. WHO IS THIS FOR? Perfect for players who enjoy flow puzzles, logic games, brain games, connect-the-dots puzzles, and relaxing puzzle experiences. If traditional 3D puzzle controls felt frustrating, ConnectED offers a smoother and more intuitive way to play. FREE TO PLAY No energy systems, no gameplay restrictions, and no forced interruptions. Play at your own pace. Draw the flows. Cover the cube. Become a legend in this unique 3D puzzle adventure.

Screenshots

DoodleBack4 screens
Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connect at none against DoodleBack's 6. Connect also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). DoodleBack's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price 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. DoodleBack sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoodleBack ships an update every 9 days, Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DoodleBack versus Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodleBackConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBERG LLCJeet Kakadiya

In-app purchases

6 purchases

DoodleBack

One-time6
  • Handful (75 Coins)$0.99
  • Pouch (600 Coins)$4.99
  • Chest (1500 Coins)$9.99
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  • Cart (3500 Coins)$19.99
  • Vault (10000 Coins)$49.99
  • Pirate Ship (25000 Coins)$99.99
None

Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoodleBack free?
DoodleBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connect free?
Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DoodleBack or Connect have ads?
Connect shows ads; DoodleBack does not.
Which is updated more often, DoodleBack or Connect?
DoodleBack ships an update every 9 days, and Connect monthly. Most recently, DoodleBack was updated on October 24, 2026 and Connect on October 14, 2026.

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