# Symbol Link - Game Challenges — from Tetris creator

> Puzzle game connecting matching symbols with a single path. (iPhone/iPad app by ANDREY NOVIKOV.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Board, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.48/5 from 63 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 69 MB
- Languages: English, Russian
- Released: 2014-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884/reviews.md

## What is Symbol Link?

TETRIS® 40 YEARS: This game designed by Tetris® creator.

Symbol Link designed by Tetris author Alexey Pajitnov is a novel take based on a well-known Number Link and Flow game mechanics.

!!! Any in-game purchase makes the game ads-free !!!

Solve puzzles pairing up matching symbols with a single path.

Team up with your iPhone or iPad artificial intelligence to score points by drawing autolinks – two symbols automatically connected when definite path between them exists.

Main Symbol Link features:
•1650 puzzles;
•300 challenges of 5 different types; 
•3 puzzle packs braincrafted by Tetris author Alexey Pajitnov;
•Stylish visuals, music and sound effects.

Go higher with unique Symbol Link features:
•Puzzle boards of hundred different sizes and shapes;
•Autolinks to save your time but challenge you more;
•Advanced score system thoroughly measuring every move you play and quality of final solution; 
•Hints and guides displaying previous solutions to assist your play.

Link to gameplay video: http://youtu.be/eb1Ic1G_ZLw

Link to game page at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/symlink

## Key features

- 1650 puzzles
- 300 challenges
- 3 puzzle packs by Tetris author
- Autolinks feature
- Advanced score system
- Hints and guides

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 12 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alexey's Pack II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alexey's Pack III | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack IV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack V | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack VI | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Symbol Link?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🧩 Innovative puzzle mechanics with auto-complete feature
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design and UI
- 🎵 Soothing music and sound design
- 😌 Relaxing and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles
- 📚 Abundant free content and levels
- ⚡ Smooth and polished performance
- 🎯 Unique scoring system based on efficiency

**Cons**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive full-screen ads
- 💰 Ads appear after nearly every level
- 🎯 Ads positioned over continue/restart buttons causing accidental clicks
- ❌ Ad removal purchase doesn't work properly
- 📖 Unclear game instructions and mechanics
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🎮 Game becomes too easy after initial levels
- ⚠️ Unresponsive touch controls on tutorial screens
- 💸 High price for ad-free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes on tutorial/how-to screen with unresponsive controls
- Settings menu freezes on iPhone 5
- App force quits unexpectedly
- Occasional line freezing during gameplay
- Accidental App Store redirects from ad clicks
- Ad removal in-app purchase not functioning
- Notification center alerts appearing despite being disabled
- Hint button too small and easily triggered accidentally

**Most requested features**

- Add more free puzzle packs
- Implement ad-free version with reasonable pricing
- Provide clearer in-game tutorials and instructions
- Add difficulty ratings for puzzle packs before purchase
- Include confirmation dialog before using hints
- Add ability to purchase hints
- Improve hint button placement to avoid accidental clicks
- Add volume sliders for sound effects
- Reduce frequency of ads or limit to banner ads only
- Add Chromecast support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Need more FREE puzzles & less adz

*2024-06-08, version 3.9*

We need more new (AND 100% free) puzzles, and less annoying ads. I open the app, and an ad shows up. I finish a level and an ad shows up. I go back to home of the app and an ad shows up. ADD A PACK OF FREE PUZZLES ASAP, or give me the ‘paid puzzles pack’ for free and I will watch the annoying ads.

WE NEED MORE FREE LEVELS ASAP

### 1/5 — Need more FREE puzzles & less adz

*2021-10-10, version 3.1*

We need more new (AND 100% free) puzzles, and less annoying ads. I open the app, and an ad shows up. I finish a level and an ad shows up. I go back to home of the app and an ad shows up.

ADD A PACK OF FREE PUZZLES ASAP, or give me the ‘paid puzzles’ for free and I will watch the annoying ads.

### 1/5 — Too many pop ups

*2019-11-11, version 2.6*

I used to enjoy this, even paid. Now I get an ad every time I complete a puzzle even if I already purchased more puzzles

### 1/5 — Disappointing pop up ads

*2019-09-09, version 2.5*

I purchased ad removal and it didn’t work at all. Refund please!

### 1/5 — I can’t even play the game

*2019-06-08, version 2.4*

When I start up the app and hit the play button it gives me a how to screen. No matter how I tap or slide my fingers, nothing seems to be responding.

### 1/5 — Isn’t working at all.

*2019-05-16, version 2.3*

All it does is play ads and force quit by itself. I couldn’t even get past the how to guide because it doesn’t respond.

### 5/5 — HB214 - Wonderful Game!

*2017-05-06, version 1.8*

There is an elusive charm to vague instructions and seemingly simple game play. This game IS a masterpiece, just like Tetris! Please keep it updated, I love this game! 👍👍

### 5/5 — Only for the rate wall

*2016-02-29, version 1.6*

This was only made because of the rate and share wall on one of the volumes

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2015-11-18, version 1.5*

It's pretty good, although ads do pop up a bunch. Really fun!

### 4/5 — Great game

*2015-10-27, version 1.4*

This is an awesome game fun to playboy the constant ads should be taken out without buying the game.

## Frequently asked questions about Symbol Link

### What is Symbol Link?

Symbol Link is a puzzle game designed by Alexey Pajitnov, the creator of Tetris. It challenges players to solve puzzles by connecting matching symbols with a single path. The game incorporates mechanics similar to Number Link and Flow games.

### What are the main features of Symbol Link?

The game offers 1650 puzzles and 300 challenges of various types. It includes 3 special puzzle packs crafted by the Tetris author. Key features include autolinks that connect symbols automatically when a path exists, an advanced scoring system, and hints to assist players.

### How much does Symbol Link cost?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which can be used to remove advertisements and make the game ad-free. Specific pricing for in-app purchases is not detailed in the description.

### What devices is Symbol Link compatible with?

The description mentions compatibility with iPhone and iPad, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. It utilizes artificial intelligence on these devices for scoring and gameplay.

### What are some common use cases for Symbol Link?

Symbol Link is ideal for players looking to exercise their logic and problem-solving skills. It's a great way to pass time with engaging puzzles, offering a mental challenge for casual gamers and puzzle enthusiasts alike.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 4.2 — 2025-11-20

- minor bug fixes

### 3.9 — 2024-05-26

- Tetris 40 years - special edition

### 3.8 — 2024-02-04

- minor bug fixes

### 3.7 — 2023-11-21

- minor bug fixes

### 3.6 — 2023-10-23

- minor bug fixes

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All apps by ANDREY NOVIKOV: https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717

## Related topics

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