Comparison

Connext vs Pipeyard

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

Head to head
About

Connext

Features
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Build the perfect pipe network. Connext is a calm puzzle game that challenges creativity and logic. Rotate pipes and create a complete connection from the left side of the grid to the right. Only perfectly sealed networks allow water to flow. Play anytime, even offline. No intrusive full-screen ads. How to play • Tap pipes to rotate them. • Build a continuous network from left to right. • Avoid open ends and unused branches. • The longer the path, the higher the score. • Earn a booster for any path using more than 20 pipes. Features • Minimalist design. • Relaxing gameplay with no timers. • Earn boosters to escape tricky situations. • Endless randomly generated boards. • Simple mechanics with deep strategy. Can you build the perfect network?

About

Pipeyard

Features
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Turn the pipes. Connect the water. Find your flow. Pipeyard is a relaxing pipe puzzle with simple tap-to-rotate controls. Connect the source to every exit and guide the water through the required coins. Plan your route and chase three stars with fewer moves. • 100 free levels across four themed chapters • 50 extra levels in two optional paid chapters • A daily puzzle with unlimited moves, hint rewards and streak bonuses • Gentle opening levels, then decoys, locked pipes and move-limit challenges • Clear hints that show how many turns a pipe needs • Automatic progress saving and Continue for your interrupted puzzle • Offline puzzles with no account required The game interface supports English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese. The free game contains ads. Optional purchases remove banners and interstitials, add hints or unlock bonus chapters. Voluntary rewarded ads remain available. Ads and purchases require an internet connection.

Screenshots

Connext4 screens
Pipeyard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connext at none against Pipeyard's 4. Connext also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pipeyard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Connext asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connext ships an update fortnightly, Pipeyard every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Connext versus Pipeyard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnextPipeyard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurelie ChanATA BERK YILMAZ

In-app purchases

None

Connext

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pipeyard

One-time4
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • 40 Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Bonus Chapters$3.99

Questions

Is Connext free?
Connext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pipeyard free?
Pipeyard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Connext or Pipeyard have ads?
Both Connext and Pipeyard show ads.
Which is updated more often, Connext or Pipeyard?
Connext ships an update fortnightly, and Pipeyard every 4 months. Most recently, Connext was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pipeyard on November 10, 2026.

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