Logic Traces vs Linko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect lines to numbers
- Fill every square on the board
- Hundreds of puzzle boards
- No time or move limits
- Hints available
- Offline play
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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.
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.
- Simple one-finger controls
- Calming maze-like gameplay
- Easy to learn for all ages
- Rotate lines to connect
- Relaxing mind exercise
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Logic Traces | Linko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1K ratings) — better | 3.8 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 61.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matias Ini | 1PixelStudio Co. |
Customer experience
Logic Traces
Linko
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
Logic Traces
- 5 Hints$0.99
- Unlock 7x7 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
- Unlock 8x8 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
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- 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
Linko
- Donate low price.$4.99
- Donate medium price.$19.99
- Donate high price.$44.99









