Comparison

Logic Traces vs Linko

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

Head to head
About

Logic Traces

Connect lines from numbers on a board to cover every square. This addictive puzzle game offers hundreds of levels with no time or move limits. Find the most efficient solution to earn stars and challenge your logic.

Highlights
  • Connect lines to numbers
  • Fill every square on the board
  • Hundreds of puzzle boards
  • No time or move limits
  • Hints available
  • Offline play
Features
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If puzzles are your thing, then Logic Traces is your game! From the makers of Logic Dots, the #1 award winning puzzle-board game with almost a million players, Logic Traces has a brand new puzzle mechanic and hundreds of boards of to solve. Logic Traces is an addictive combination of Sudoku and Go. Connect lines from the numbers placed on the board to cover every square. There may be one way to solve the puzzle or five. It’s your job to find the most efficient way and get the star! There are no time limits or move limits and you can earn hints by completing packs. The further you get, however, the more challenging the game becomes. Can you solve all the puzzles? USE LOGIC TO WIN: Fill in the board by connecting lines to numbers SIMPLE, CLEAN LINES: So you can focus on solving the puzzle. UNLIMITED MOVES: Try out different combinations to get to the solution SAVE YOUR MOVES: You can save each level’s moves and then go back if you make a mistake PLAY AS LONG AS YOU WANT: There is no energy in Logic Traces, you can play as long as your brain can handle it. PLAY OFFLINE: Perfect for trains, planes and automobiles where you might not have the strongest network connection. SHARE YOUR SCORE WITH YOUR FRIENDS: Compete to see who can solve the puzzle the best. Logic Traces is free to download. You can purchase new puzzle packs and hints in game.

About

Linko

A simple and calming puzzle game designed for relaxation. Players rotate lines on a board to connect them all, offering an easy-to-learn maze-like experience for all ages. The game's revenue supports a stray cat shelter.

Highlights
  • Simple one-finger controls
  • Calming maze-like gameplay
  • Easy to learn for all ages
  • Rotate lines to connect
  • Relaxing mind exercise
Features
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Linko is a very simple and calming puzzle game. All you need to prepare to play Linko is your phone and one finger. Linko is not difficult or complicated, so anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy it. Calm your mind and proceed as if solving a simple maze. [How to play] Rotate the lines on the given board to connect them all. Try it right now! + PS: Most of the revenue generated through the game is used for the shelter for stray cats that we manage.

Screenshots

Logic Traces4 screens
Linko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Logic Traces at 4.6 against Linko's 3.8. Logic Traces also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1K vs 26). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Logic Traces sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Linko sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logic Traces holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logic Traces has 1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Logic Traces's written reviews are positive against 61% of Linko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Logic Traces ships an update every 5 weeks, Linko every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Logic Traces versus Linko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogic TracesLinko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better3.8 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better61.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatias Ini1PixelStudio Co.

Customer experience

Logic Traces

All ratings1,043 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

Linko

All ratings26 ratings
Positive65.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative28.7%

Bugs and requests

Logic Traces

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when resetting levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • More free levels or a more gradual paywall
  • Ability to track progress and resume games
  • Customizable settings (e.g., sound, music, difficulty)

Linko

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Logic Traces

One-time10
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Unlock 7x7 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Unlock 8x8 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock 10x10 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Unlock All Packs!$0.99
  • 15 Hints$1.99
  • Combo Puzzle Pack$2.99
  • Puzzle Pack 1$2.99
  • Unlock All Packs$2.99
  • 50 Hints$4.99
3 purchases

Linko

One-time3
  • Donate low price.$4.99
  • Donate medium price.$19.99
  • Donate high price.$44.99

Questions

Is Logic Traces free?
Logic Traces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linko free?
Linko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Logic Traces or Linko?
Logic Traces is rated higher. Logic Traces averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Linko averages 3.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Logic Traces or Linko have ads?
Linko shows ads; Logic Traces does not.
Which is updated more often, Logic Traces or Linko?
Logic Traces ships an update every 5 weeks, and Linko every 4 weeks. Most recently, Logic Traces was updated on August 10, 2026 and Linko on September 22, 2026.

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