# Linkstar! vs Flue

The clearest difference is ads: Linkstar! at none against Flue's shown. Linkstar! also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linkstar! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Flue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Linkstar! against 5.0 for Flue. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linkstar! | Flue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkstar/id1177360319/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flue-pipe-puzzle-game/id6784850631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) | [ILU LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828272190) |

## What reviewers say

### Linkstar!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkstar/id1177360319)

A popular and addictive puzzle game where players link stars of the same color without crossing lines. It offers hundreds of puzzles with simple controls and a clean, colorful interface. Enjoy two distinct modes and multiple color schemes.

**Highlights:** Link same-colored stars, No crossing or overlapping lines, Hundreds of puzzles, Simple operation, Day and Night modes, Multiple color schemes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pretty Pink | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mediterranean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Norwegian Wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| Venetian Life | $0.99 | one-time |


### Flue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flue-pipe-puzzle-game/id6784850631)

Connect matching colored pipes to fill the entire board without crossing any lines. Explore various game modes, from relaxed Zen to challenging Time Attack and Insane levels. Earn coins to purchase hints or skip difficult puzzles.

**Highlights:** Pipe connecting puzzles, Multiple game modes (Zen, Time Attack, Daily Challenge, Insane), Four difficulty tiers, In-game currency for hints and skips, Automatic progress saving, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linkstar! free?

Linkstar! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flue free?

Flue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Linkstar! or Flue?

Linkstar! and Flue are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Linkstar! or Flue have ads?

Flue shows ads; Linkstar! does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*