# Connect The Dots ~ vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is ads: Connect The Dots ~ at none against Flow Free's shown. Connect The Dots ~ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Flow Free's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 11). On price, review sentiment, 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 12 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, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 5.2K 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 82% of Flow Free's.

Connect The Dots ~ ships an update monthly, Flow Free every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 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) | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **81.8% 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 | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| 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-warps/id1252460942)

Connect matching colored pipes to create a flow across the board, ensuring no pipes cross or overlap. Solve hundreds of challenging puzzles, with new daily levels available. Enjoy a relaxing or time-trial experience with smooth controls and engaging graphics.

**Highlights:** Warp paths across the board, Connect matching colors, Cover the entire board, Hundreds of free puzzles, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pastel Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rainbow Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fall Harvest Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Chill Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful colors
- 🧩 Satisfying to solve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Puzzles can be too difficult
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔇 Ads ignore sound settings
- 🔒 Progress not saved after reinstall
- 🔘 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing app freezes
- Inability to close ads or return to game

**Requested features**

- More levels and packs
- Ability to connect dots through warps
- Option to disable flashing/bouncing completion indicators
- Separate names for each Flow Free game
- Ability to share/compete puzzles with friends


## 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 4.7 from 5.2K 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 24, 2026 and Flow Free on October 29, 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.*