Comparison

Minescape vs Link the numbers !

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

Head to head
About

Minescape

This is an addictive puzzle game where players must use numerical clues to locate hidden mines. The goal is to find all the mines before they detonate, testing your speed and logic.

Highlights
  • Addictive puzzle gameplay
  • Use numbers as clues
  • Find all mines
  • Avoid detonation
  • Fast-paced thinking
Features
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Minescape is an addicting puzzle game that requires you to think fast. Use the numbers as clues to find all the mines before they go off.

About

Link the numbers !

Connect consecutive numbers in a relaxing wooden board game. Hundreds of fun, accessible levels await. Simply start with 1, link to 2, then 3, and so on to find the correct path.

Highlights
  • Connect consecutive numbers
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Wooden board theme
  • Accessible for all ages
Features
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Welcome to your new favorite wooden brain teaser! Step into a beautifully crafted minimalist board where calm strategy meets satisfying sequence solving. Your goal is delightfully simple yet deeply engaging: trace a continuous path across the grid, starting at one and connecting every consecutive value until the entire board is covered. If you are searching for a peaceful way to unwind after a hectic day, this casual challenge is your perfect companion. Free from stressful countdowns or penalizing moves, you can immerse yourself in smooth tactile mechanics at your own relaxed rhythm. Each handcrafted stage offers an inviting layout that gently exercises your spatial reasoning and deductive logic. Whether you are looking for a quick mental recharge during a daily commute or a cozy puzzle session at home, this wooden flow adventure delivers pure satisfaction. Enjoy crisp tactile feedback, discover clever routing solutions, and experience the timeless joy of linking every square to perfection! FEATURES: • Hundreds of handcrafted logic stages that scale from casual fun to smart brain teasers • Elegant wooden aesthetic paired with soothing ambient sounds for total stress relief • Smooth one-touch swipe controls make drawing paths intuitive for players of all ages • No timers, move counters, or rushing—play comfortably at your own relaxed pace • Daily brain training that boosts spatial awareness, focus, and deductive logic HOW TO PLAY: • 1. Spot the starting tile marked with the number 1 on the wooden grid. • 2. Drag your finger to trace a line toward 2, 3, and each consecutive digit. • 3. Cover every single square on the board without breaking your path or overlapping. • 4. Fill the entire board in one continuous route to clear the stage and advance!

Screenshots

Minescape4 screens
Link the numbers !4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Link the numbers ! at 5.0 against Minescape's 4.2. Minescape's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Minescape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Link the numbers ! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Link the numbers ! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minescape ships an update fortnightly, Link the numbers ! every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Minescape versus Link the numbers !: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinescapeLink the numbers !
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (27 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmbrella Games LLCPLAYTOUCH

Customer experience

Minescape

All ratings27 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative47.6%

Link the numbers !

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minescape

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
7 purchases

Link the numbers !

One-time7
  • 100 diamonds$0.99
  • Remove all ADS from the game$1.99
  • 300 diamonds$1.99
Show 4 more
  • 550 diamonds$3.99
  • 1200 diamonds$8.99
  • 2500 diamonds$17.99
  • 4000 diamonds$26.99

Questions

Is Minescape free?
Minescape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link the numbers ! free?
Link the numbers ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minescape or Link the numbers !?
Link the numbers ! is rated higher. Minescape averages 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Link the numbers ! averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Minescape or Link the numbers ! have ads?
Link the numbers ! shows ads; Minescape does not.
Which is updated more often, Minescape or Link the numbers !?
Minescape ships an update fortnightly, and Link the numbers ! every 16 months. Most recently, Minescape was updated on October 24, 2026 and Link the numbers ! on October 24, 2026.

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