Comparison

Link! vs The Square

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

The Square

Tap to grow a geometric kingdom in this addictive idle clicker. Earn currency, evolve shapes, and unlock multipliers. Enjoy offline earnings, daily rewards, and competitive leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Geometric tapping satisfaction
  • Collect CubeCash currency
  • Evolve through different shapes
  • Offline earnings
  • Daily rewards and streaks
  • Competitive leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
Features
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The Square - An Addictive Geometric Clicker Tap your way to the BIGGEST Square in this mesmerizing and addictive idle clicker game. Each tap brings you closer to geometric perfection as you build your cubic kingdom one satisfying click at a time. - SIMPLE YET ADDICTIVE The Square offers pure, distilled tapping satisfaction. The elegant simplicity masks deep gameplay that will keep you coming back. Just tap the square, watch it grow, and feel the satisfaction as you progress through geometric evolution. - COLLECT CUBECASH Every tap earns you valuable CubeCash - the currency that powers your square's growth. The more you tap, the more you earn. Use your earnings to unlock powerful multipliers and boost your tapping efficiency. - EVOLVE THROUGH ERAS Start with a humble square and tap your way through different evolutionary stages. Each completed square unlocks a new, more advanced shape with unique visuals and rewards. How far can you evolve your geometric empire? - OFFLINE EARNINGS Can't play? No problem! The Square keeps generating currency even when you're away. Return to collect your offline earnings and continue your geometric journey without missing a beat. - DAILY REWARDS Log in daily to maintain your streak and earn increasingly valuable rewards. The longer your streak, the bigger your bonus! - COMPETITIVE LEADERBOARDS Ensure you have the bigger and stronger square by climbing the global leaderboards. Compare your geometric empire with players worldwide and claim your rightful place at the top. - ACHIEVEMENTS TO UNLOCK Master the art of square tapping by completing challenging achievements. Each completed challenge brings rewards and bragging rights! - BEAUTIFUL VISUALS Watch mesmerizing particle effects and satisfying animations with each tap. The Square's sleek, modern design combines a deep purple-blue cosmos with vibrant geometric patterns that evolve as you progress. - RELAXING SOUND DESIGN Every tap produces a satisfying sound effect, creating a zen-like rhythm as you build your square empire. The perfect way to find calm while growing your geometric domain. Ensure you have the bigger and stronger square with every satisfying tap! Download The Square now and begin your journey toward geometric perfection. "Find zen in the perfect geometry of each satisfying tap." The Square - where simplicity meets addiction. Tap, grow, evolve!

Screenshots

Link!3 screens
The Square3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Link! at 67% against The Square's 0%. Link! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). The Square's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price and device support 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. The Square sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Link! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Link! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Link!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of The Square's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link! ships an update every 4 months, The Square weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Link! versus The Square: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink!The Square
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (24 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB87 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperShogo YoshidaMANUEL ANTONIO VALENTE COUTO

Customer experience

Link!

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

The Square

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Link!

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Square

One-time4
  • Small CubeCash Bag$1.99
  • New Nickname$2.99
  • Mid CubeCash Bag$6.99
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  • Big CubeCash Bag$9.99

Questions

Is Link! free?
Link! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Square free?
The Square is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Link! or The Square?
Link! is rated higher. Link! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while The Square averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Link! or The Square have ads?
Link! shows ads; The Square does not.
Which is updated more often, Link! or The Square?
Link! ships an update every 4 months, and The Square weekly. Most recently, Link! was updated on November 11, 2026 and The Square on October 30, 2026.

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