# Happy Link vs Connect Dots Without Crossing

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connect Dots Without Crossing at none against Happy Link's 7. Connect Dots Without Crossing also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (156 vs 41). Happy Link's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 71%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Connect Dots Without Crossing asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Happy Link against 4.8 for Connect Dots Without Crossing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 156 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Happy Link's written reviews are positive against 71% of Connect Dots Without Crossing's.

Happy Link ships an update every 20 months, Connect Dots Without Crossing every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Link | Connect Dots Without Crossing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-link-two-dots/id929893049/reviews) | **[4.8 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-without-crossing/id6449227726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | **92.4% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chaohsien Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/438073768) | [Vu Hong Luat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266331062) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-link-two-dots/id929893049)

Connect matching colored dots by drawing lines across a grid, filling the entire space without crossing. Offers over 2500 puzzles with various modes and level packs. Enjoy solo or multiplayer challenges with hints and progress syncing.

**Highlights:** Connect matching dots, Fill entire grid, Over 2500 unique puzzles, Multiple game modes, Multiplayer option, Hints and iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mania 14x14 15x15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Just Can't Stop | $0.99 | one-time |
| 17 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 37 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| 77 Hints | $10.99 | one-time |


### Connect Dots Without Crossing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-dots-without-crossing/id6449227726)

A simple and relaxing puzzle game where players connect dots of the same color with single, non-crossing lines. The objective is to connect all dots to complete each level, offering an accessible challenge for all ages.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored dots, Draw single lines, Avoid crossing lines, Complete levels, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Link free?

Happy Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connect Dots Without Crossing free?

Connect Dots Without Crossing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Link or Connect Dots Without Crossing?

Connect Dots Without Crossing is rated higher. Happy Link averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Connect Dots Without Crossing averages 4.8 from 156 ratings.

### Do Happy Link or Connect Dots Without Crossing have ads?

Both Happy Link and Connect Dots Without Crossing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Link or Connect Dots Without Crossing?

Happy Link ships an update every 20 months, and Connect Dots Without Crossing every 6 weeks. Most recently, Happy Link was updated on November 1, 2026 and Connect Dots Without Crossing on November 3, 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.*