Comparison

Chess 3D vs ConnectDots

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

Head to head
About

Chess 3D

Experience chess with stunning 3D graphics and realistic visuals. Get assistance with move suggestions to enhance your gameplay. Perfect for players seeking a visually engaging and supportive chess experience.

Highlights
  • High-quality 3D graphics
  • Realistic game view
  • Suggestions on potential moves
  • Online trainer
  • Learn openings
Features
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If you are looking for a chess game with high quality graphics, you've finally found your app. The realistic view of the game and suggestions on potential moves will accompany you for the entire game experience. Are you ready for the challenge?

About

ConnectDots

Features
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Experience the classic ConnectDots game from your childhood, now brought to the digital world! Dive into an engaging and nostalgic puzzle adventure. Single-Player Mode: Play against the computer for a solo challenge. Multiplayer Mode: Compete online with up to 10 friends for endless fun. Cross-Platform Play: Seamlessly play on X-Platform devices. Whether you're playing alone or with friends, ConnectDots promises hours of fun and entertainment. Download now and start connecting the dots! Create a single player game: 1). Enter any Name -> 2). Pick 1 from Number of Players dropdown -> 3). Choose Grid size -> 4). Select difficulty -> 5). Start Game Create a multi player game: 1). Enter any Name -> 2). Pick Number of Players from dropdown -> 3). Choose Grid size -> 4). Press 'Create Game for Multi-Player' button -> 5). game id will appear on a pop up, share the id with other player, wait for all others to join, once all the players joined , then the Start Game will be activated -> 6). Start Game Join the multi player game: 1). Enter any Name -> 2). You just need to enter the id in the box next to 'Join Game for Multi-Player' button -> 3). Press 'Join Game for Multi-Player' button, and wait for Start Game button to be activated -> 4). Start Game

Screenshots

Chess 3D2 screens
ConnectDots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConnectDots at none against Chess 3D's 2. ConnectDots also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Chess 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ConnectDots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess 3D ships an update every 4 months, ConnectDots weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Chess 3D versus ConnectDots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess 3DConnectDots
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGaetano ConsiglioThirupathi Adla

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chess 3D

One-time2
  • Chess Players$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

ConnectDots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess 3D free?
Chess 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConnectDots free?
ConnectDots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess 3D or ConnectDots have ads?
Chess 3D shows ads; ConnectDots does not.
Which is updated more often, Chess 3D or ConnectDots?
Chess 3D ships an update every 4 months, and ConnectDots weekly. Most recently, Chess 3D was updated on November 6, 2026 and ConnectDots on November 8, 2026.

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