# Connect The Dots ~ vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is rating: Flow Free at 4.8 against Connect The Dots ~'s 4.3. Flow Free also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 11) and review sentiment (84% vs 75%). Connect The Dots ~'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect The Dots ~ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Flow Free sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 10K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Connect The Dots ~'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Flow Free's.

Connect The Dots ~ ships an update monthly, Flow Free every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect The Dots ~ | Flow Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-dots/id990737769/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mozammil Mohammad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351199982) | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect The Dots ~

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-dots/id990737769)

A simple yet addictive puzzle game where players connect identical colored dots with a single, continuous line. The goal is to cover the entire board without lines crossing. Features multiple free puzzle packs with numerous levels.

**Highlights:** Connect identical colored dots, Cover the entire board, Lines cannot cross, 10 FREE puzzle packs, 75 levels per pack, Smooth touch and colorful UI, Night mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove ads pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 hints pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 hints pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| unlock all levels pack | $3.99 | one-time |


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321)

Connect matching colored pipes on a hexagonal grid to create a flow. Solve puzzles by pairing all colors and covering the entire board without pipes crossing. Offers hundreds of levels and daily challenges for a relaxing or timed experience.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal grid puzzles, Connect matching colors, Hundreds of free levels, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode, Game Center achievements, Cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 11x11 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing and smooth animations
- 💪 Keeps the mind active and sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive patterns in later levels
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔍 Placement of UI elements could be improved
- 🔍 Excessive ads can disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Hints using themselves randomly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Ads causing performance issues

**Requested features**

- More new and unique puzzle packs
- Ability to disable animations
- Leaderboards and competitive modes
- Increased difficulty options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect The Dots ~ free?

Connect The Dots ~ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flow Free free?

Flow Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect The Dots ~ or Flow Free?

Flow Free is rated higher. Connect The Dots ~ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Connect The Dots ~ or Flow Free have ads?

Flow Free shows ads; Connect The Dots ~ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connect The Dots ~ or Flow Free?

Connect The Dots ~ ships an update monthly, and Flow Free every 5 months. Most recently, Connect The Dots ~ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Flow Free on October 19, 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.*