# Connected2.me vs Games for iMessage Text & Chat

The clearest difference is ads: Connected2.me at none against Games for iMessage Text & Chat's shown. Connected2.me also leads on chart position (#94 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Games for iMessage Text & Chat's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 23%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connected2.me sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.49 per 7 days and Games for iMessage Text & Chat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Connected2.me against 4.4 for Games for iMessage Text & Chat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 9.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Connected2.me's written reviews are positive against 53% of Games for iMessage Text & Chat's.

Connected2.me ships an update fortnightly, Games for iMessage Text & Chat monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connected2.me | Games for iMessage Text & Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected2me/id832556482/reviews) | **[4.4 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-for-imessage-text-and-chat/id1506797690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 9.2K |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [C2M](https://appshunter.io/developer/832556485) | [Fad Mania, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472958220) |

## What reviewers say

### Connected2.me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected2me/id832556482)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with new people through free messaging and discover or share stories. Create a profile, get a unique link to share on social media, and let others connect with you for a fresh social networking experience.

**Highlights:** Free messaging, Share and discover stories, Customizable profile, Unique shareable link, Social media integration, New social network experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Connected2.me Plus | $15.49 | per 7 days |
| Connected2.me Plus | $59.99 | per month |
| Story Promote | $3.99 | one-time |
| Story Promote | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 30 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 30 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Story Promote | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote (15 mins) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote (30 mins) | $22.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote VIP | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for socializing
- 🚀 Plenty of users
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of security and moderation
- 💩 Filled with scammers and inappropriate content
- 🚫 Unfair banning policies

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to send messages
- Accounts getting randomly banned
- Syncing issues between accounts
- Unreliable notifications

**Requested features**

- Improved moderation and verification system
- Better filtering options
- Ability to permanently delete account


### Games for iMessage Text & Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-for-imessage-text-and-chat/id1506797690)

Discover and play social games directly within your messaging app. Connect with friends or new people through a group chat finder and enjoy a variety of interactive games. Offers a free experience with optional premium features.

**Highlights:** Social games for iMessage, Group chat finder, Over 15 exciting games, Bowling, Skeeball, Cup Pong, Connect and challenge friends, Premium features available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameWave Gold | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun games
- 👍 Great for group interaction
- 🚀 Unique game play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Synchronization issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing phone numbers
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Games freezing or not loading properly
- Forfeiting games even after winning
- Inability to create account or log in
- Glitches with specific games like Solitaire, Skee Ball

**Requested features**

- Add more game options like Connect 4, Uno, darts, racing games
- Improve game instructions and rules
- Allow playing with friends without sharing phone numbers
- Add dark mode
- Improve avatar customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connected2.me free?

Connected2.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Games for iMessage Text & Chat free?

Games for iMessage Text & Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connected2.me or Games for iMessage Text & Chat?

Games for iMessage Text & Chat is rated higher. Connected2.me averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Games for iMessage Text & Chat averages 4.4 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Connected2.me or Games for iMessage Text & Chat have ads?

Games for iMessage Text & Chat shows ads; Connected2.me does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connected2.me or Games for iMessage Text & Chat?

Connected2.me ships an update fortnightly, and Games for iMessage Text & Chat monthly. Most recently, Connected2.me was updated on October 30, 2026 and Games for iMessage Text & Chat on October 30, 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.*