Connections~ vs Flow Connect
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!
Flow Connect
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Connect matching colors. Fill every cell. Beat the clock. Flow Connect: Pipe Puzzle is a clean, satisfying logic game with a bold sticker-style look. Draw pipes to link each pair of same-colored dots – but pipes can't cross, and the board isn't solved until every single cell is filled. Easy to learn, surprisingly deep to master. TONS OF HAND-TUNED LEVELS Grow from quick 5×5 boards to sprawling 9×9 knots. Start with simple puzzles that teach the rules, then take on long winding routes, deceptive dots and master-level boards with up to 9 color pairs. Clear levels to unlock new chapters and keep the challenge climbing. EVERY PUZZLE HAS ONE PERFECT ANSWER Each level is generated and checked by a solver. There is exactly one correct way to route the pipes, and that route fills the whole board. No lucky guesses, no leftover gaps – just a pure "aha!" moment when everything clicks into place. MOVES, TIME AND 3-STAR RATINGS Every level has a move budget and a countdown timer that scale with the board size. Finish to earn up to 3 stars: Efficient routes with few wasted moves count most. Finishing quickly adds a bonus. Pausing never costs you stars. Your best result is always saved, so replay any level to chase a perfect 3-star run. HANDY POWER-UPS WHEN YOU'RE STUCK Hint – draws one pipe along the correct route for you, without using any moves. +10s – adds 10 seconds to the countdown. +25 Moves – gives you room to redraw and take detours. FREE COINS EVERY DAY Earn coins to spend on power-ups. Watch an optional video to collect 500 coins, up to 5 times a day. Want more? Grab a coin pack or remove ads in the shop. DESIGNED TO FEEL GREAT Bold sticker art with bright, easy-to-read colors Smooth drag-to-draw controls – redraw any pipe instantly Short levels perfect for a coffee break, deep ones for a long session Track your cleared levels and stars for every chapter WHY YOU'LL LOVE FLOW CONNECT If you enjoy line puzzles, dot connecting, pipe games or classic Numberlink logic, Flow Connect gives you a fresh, carefully built challenge. It starts relaxing and turns into a real brain workout – a great way to sharpen focus, planning and problem-solving skills. HOW TO PLAY 1. Drag from a colored dot to its matching dot to draw a pipe. 2. Pipes can't cross or overlap. 3. Connect every pair AND fill every cell to clear the level. 4. Stay within the move limit and beat the timer to earn more stars. Ready to see how far you can flow? Download Flow Connect: Pipe Puzzle and start connecting today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Connections~ at every 4 days against Flow Connect's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Flow Connect sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Connections~ ships an update every 4 days, Flow Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connections~ | Flow Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ikuhei Kure | Uttapon Surinsom |
In-app purchases
Connections~
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Quarterly$4.993 Months
- Yearly$8.991 Year
Flow Connect
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Small Coins$0.99
- Medium Coins$1.99
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- Big Coins$2.99









