Comparison

Link! vs Hashi Puzzle

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

Hashi Puzzle

Engage your mind with a vast collection of strategic bridge-building puzzles. Connect islands by drawing bridges according to specific rules, with adjustable difficulty and helpful error highlighting. Enjoy endless entertainment with thousands of levels.

Highlights
  • 9000+ levels
  • Night Mode
  • Undo functionality
  • 6 difficulty levels
  • Error highlighting
  • Unique puzzle solutions
Features
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Challenge your mind with Hashiwokakero, also known as "Hashi" or "Bridges"! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of strategic bridge-building puzzles designed to provide endless entertainment and brain-teasing fun. Key Features: • 9000 Levels: Enjoy a vast array of puzzles right from the start, with 9000 levels to keep your mind engaged and entertained. • Night Mode: Play anytime, anywhere, with the option to switch to Night Mode for a comfortable gaming experience in low-light conditions. • Undo Functionality: Fear not! Undo your moves with ease, allowing you to refine your strategy and perfect your bridge connections. • 6 Levels of Difficulty: Tailor the challenge to your liking with six different difficulty levels, from beginner to expert. Find the perfect balance for your skill level. • Error Highlighting: Stay on track with error highlighting, ensuring that your bridges adhere to the rules, and no mistakes go unnoticed. • Unique Solution: Each puzzle is crafted with a unique solution, offering a rewarding experience as you conquer each level. Game Rules: Embark on the adventure of connecting islands with bridges, where each island's number guides you to the correct bridge count. Remember, bridges can only be horizontal or vertical, and each island must have the precise number of bridges specified. Be strategic as you navigate the puzzle grid, ensuring bridges don't cross, connecting islands with a continuous network. Objective: Your mission is clear - connect all islands with the correct number of bridges while following the rules. Exercise your cognitive skills, solve puzzles, and revel in the satisfaction of completing each challenge. Ready to explore the world of bridges? Download Hashi now and experience the joy of puzzle-solving like never before!

Screenshots

Link!3 screens
Hashi Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Link! at 67% against Hashi Puzzle's 33%. Hashi Puzzle's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hashi Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Link!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Hashi Puzzle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link! ships an update every 4 months, Hashi Puzzle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Link! versus Hashi Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink!Hashi Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (24 ratings)4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShogo YoshidaAliaksandr Uvarau

Customer experience

Link!

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Hashi Puzzle

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Link!

No in-app purchases

None

Hashi Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link! free?
Link! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hashi Puzzle free?
Hashi Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Link! or Hashi Puzzle?
Hashi Puzzle is rated higher. Link! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Hashi Puzzle averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.
Do Link! or Hashi Puzzle have ads?
Both Link! and Hashi Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Link! or Hashi Puzzle?
Link! ships an update every 4 months, and Hashi Puzzle every 2 months. Most recently, Link! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hashi Puzzle on November 4, 2026.

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