ConnectionsHint vs Quads

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ConnectionsHint compared with Quads
Detail	ConnectionsHint	Quads
What it does	Spoiler-free hints and answers for NYT Connections puzzles	Don't hand them the win
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Free	Freemium
Pricing	Not given	Free to play with ads. Optional one-time purchase to remove ads, and separate purchase to unlock two extra board themes.
Key features	Word-by-word hints for each puzzle Category theme clues Trap and misdirect warnings Full puzzle answers revealed on demand Difficulty color guide Daily puzzle updates No sign-up required Puzzle archive browsing	Pass-and-play for two players on one device Daily puzzle Challenge a friend with puzzle codes Eight language support Fully offline gameplay Tablet-optimized layout Optional ad-free upgrade
What makes it different	Layered hints that let you choose exactly how much help you need Hand-written hints instead of auto-generated content No spoilers by default with hidden answers	Your opponent chooses the piece you place, creating unique strategic tension Playable completely offline with no account required Challenge friends asynchronously using puzzle codes Five AI difficulty levels including unlockable Grandmaster mode
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	15 +2 (up) since last check	1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	18	4
Citation Flow (Majestic)	9	15
Referring domains (Majestic)	24	4

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