# Pipe Connect! vs Junction Nine

The clearest difference is rating: Junction Nine at 5.0 against Pipe Connect!'s 4.7. Pipe Connect!'s advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pipe Connect! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Junction Nine sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Junction Nine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipe Connect! has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Pipe Connect! ships an update every 3 days, Junction Nine every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe Connect! | Junction Nine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-connect/id6797940528/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junction-nine/id6798382229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 387 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alpaka Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818349819) | [Bricks and Chips, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783586826) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe Connect!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-connect/id6797940528)

Connect pipe pieces to create a continuous water path between matching units. Strategically place each piece to solve colorful puzzles and clear the board. Enjoy a challenging and engaging experience with every level.

**Highlights:** Drag and place pipe pieces, Build continuous water paths, Solve colorful puzzles, Fixed pipe shapes and directions, Clear space and open new routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $89.99 | one-time |


### Junction Nine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junction-nine/id6798382229)

A logic puzzle game based on a mathematical principle where you spin sections of a 3x3 grid to connect tiles. Challenge yourself to solve each puzzle in the fewest possible moves, with every puzzle having a proven minimum solution.

**Highlights:** Spin grid sections 180 degrees, Solve puzzles with proven minimum spins, No ads or timers, Light and dark themes, Optional haptic feedback and sound, Multiple puzzle collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transfer Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Interchange Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe Connect! free?

Pipe Connect! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Junction Nine free?

Junction Nine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pipe Connect! or Junction Nine?

Junction Nine is rated higher. Pipe Connect! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Junction Nine averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pipe Connect! or Junction Nine have ads?

Both Pipe Connect! and Junction Nine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe Connect! or Junction Nine?

Pipe Connect! ships an update every 3 days, and Junction Nine every 5 days. Most recently, Pipe Connect! was updated on September 18, 2026 and Junction Nine on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*