Connections~ vs Linkthrum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connections~
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Draw paths between colorful dots and fill the entire grid in this beautifully designed puzzle game that's easy to pick up but wonderfully challenging to master. Dots~ offers a relaxing yet stimulating brain workout. Simply drag your finger to connect matching colored dots, creating paths that fill every square on the board. The twist? Paths cannot cross each other, so you'll need to think ahead and plan your routes carefully. 【ENDLESS PUZZLE ADVENTURE】 Journey through 1000 handcrafted levels across 7 chapters, from gentle tutorials to mind-bending masterpieces. Each puzzle is carefully designed to test your spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. 【DAILY CHALLENGE】 Return every day for a fresh new puzzle. Complete daily challenges to earn bonus hints and build your streak. How many days in a row can you solve? 【TRACK YOUR PROGRESS】 Watch your skills grow with detailed statistics. Earn up to 3 stars on each level, unlock achievements, and see your fastest times. The Journey page shows your complete puzzle mastery at a glance. 【BEAUTIFUL & CUSTOMIZABLE】 Choose from 5 stunning color themes to match your style. Play in light or dark mode. Enjoy smooth animations and satisfying haptic feedback with every connection you make. 【KEY FEATURES】 - 1000 levels of increasing difficulty - New daily puzzle every day - 10 unique achievements to unlock - Streak tracking to keep you motivated - Hint system when you need a nudge - Works completely offline - Available in 15 languages 【Terms of Use (EULA)】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Whether you have five minutes or an hour, Dots~ is the perfect puzzle companion. No pressure, no time limits — just pure puzzle satisfaction at your own pace. Download now and start connecting!
Linkthrum
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Linkthrum is a calm logic puzzle: connect the matching colored dots and fill the whole board without crossing lines. 100 LEVELS, FROM FIRST LINE TO 3D CUBE • 50 classic levels from 5x5 to 9x9 • 50 three dimensional cube levels where lines continue across the edges of the cube • Every level is guaranteed solvable and fills the board completely FEATURES • Earn a star for perfect solutions with minimal moves • Share solved puzzles as a picture with friends • Sound and haptics can be turned off, progress is saved automatically • Fully playable offline • English and German NO CATCH • Free, no ads, no in-app purchases • No registration, no data collection Published by Dyslexia Research Center USA. Logic puzzles are a wonderful workout for attention and spatial thinking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linkthrum at none against Connections~'s 3. Linkthrum also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Connections~ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Linkthrum asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Connections~ | Linkthrum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ikuhei Kure | Dachverband Legasthenie Deutschland e.V. |
In-app purchases
Connections~
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Quarterly$4.993 Months
- Yearly$8.991 Year
Linkthrum
No in-app purchases









