Comparison

Link! vs NumberLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Link!

Connect matching numbers by drawing paths that fill the entire grid without crossing. Offers six difficulty levels and 1800 puzzles with options to undo moves or clear the board. Your progress is saved locally.

Highlights
  • Connect matching numbers
  • Fill the entire grid
  • Paths cannot cross
  • Six difficulty levels
  • 1800 puzzles
  • Undo move option
  • Clear board option
Features
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Connect matching numbers with paths and fill the whole grid. How to play • Connect each pair of matching numbers. • Paths cannot cross or branch. • Fill every cell to complete the puzzle. • Tap a number to clear its path. Choose from six difficulty levels and 1800 puzzles. Undo a move or clear the board whenever you want to try another route. Your completed puzzles are saved on your device. This software includes work distributed under the Apache License 2.0. https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

About

NumberLink

Connect matching numbered pairs with continuous paths, filling every cell on the grid. Enjoy over 1,000 logic puzzles with intuitive swipe controls and helpful tips. Play offline anytime for calm brain training.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ puzzles
  • Finger-draw paths
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Tip mode
  • Offline play
  • Multiple board sizes
Features
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Classic NumberLink (also called Number Link / Arukone). Connect each matching pair with one continuous path—then fill every cell on the grid. 1,000+ puzzles. Swipe to draw. Undo & redo. Tips when you’re stuck. Play offline anytime. HOW TO PLAY Link every number to its twin with an unbroken path that moves only horizontally or vertically. Paths can’t cross, split, or U-turn on themselves. When every pair is linked and every square is filled, you win. Easy to learn—deep enough for a long commute. WHO IT’S FOR • Fans of Flow-style path puzzles who want a numbered, logic-first version • Sudoku / Slitherlink / Hashi players looking for another Nikoli classic • Anyone who wants calm brain training without frantic timers • Beginners and experts—start on the tour, then climb to 11×16 boards FEATURES • 1,000+ NumberLink puzzles across many board sizes (6×6 up to 11×16) • Finger-draw paths: extend, cut through, and redraw with undo/redo • Tip mode to reveal a correct path when you’re blocked • Move counter and personal best tracking • How-to-play guide with clear examples • Offline play—no connection required for core packs • Extra puzzle packs when you want more • Optional subscription to remove ads and unlock perks (cancel anytime) WHY NUMBERLINK Colored “pipe” clones are everywhere. NumberLink is the classic form: numbered pairs, full-grid coverage, and pure deduction. Our boards scale from a short tour to large grids that reward planning—not spammy level mills. Draw with your finger, fix mistakes instantly, and keep a quiet streak going offline. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.puzzles-together.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Link!3 screens
NumberLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link! at none against NumberLink's 4. Link! also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 1). NumberLink's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NumberLink sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Link! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NumberLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link! has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link! ships an update every 4 months, NumberLink every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Link! versus NumberLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink!NumberLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShogo Yoshida建明 顾

In-app purchases

None

Link!

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NumberLink

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • 600 COINS$1.99
  • 1800 COINS$3.99
  • 3600 COINS$5.99

Questions

Is Link! free?
Link! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NumberLink free?
NumberLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Link! or NumberLink?
NumberLink is rated higher. Link! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while NumberLink averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Link! or NumberLink have ads?
Both Link! and NumberLink show ads.
Which is updated more often, Link! or NumberLink?
Link! ships an update every 4 months, and NumberLink every 10 days. Most recently, Link! was updated on November 11, 2026 and NumberLink on November 3, 2026.

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