Comparison

Flow Free vs PathLinKo

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

Head to head
About

Flow Free

Connect matching colored pipes to create a flow across the board, ensuring no pipes cross or overlap. Solve hundreds of challenging puzzles, with new daily levels available. Enjoy a relaxing or time-trial experience with smooth controls and engaging graphics.

Highlights
  • Warp paths across the board
  • Connect matching colors
  • Cover the entire board
  • Hundreds of free puzzles
  • Daily puzzles
  • Time Trial mode
Features
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Warps: Discover a new dimension of Flow Free®! Warp paths across the board in this challenging new Flow Free game. Connect matching colors with pipe to create a Flow®. Pair all colors, and cover the entire board to solve each puzzle. But watch out, pipes will break if they cross or overlap! Free play through hundreds of levels, or race against the clock in Time Trial mode. Gameplay ranges from simple and relaxed, to challenging and frenetic, and everywhere in between. How you play is up to you. So, give Flow Free: Warps a try, and experience "mind like water"! Flow Free: Warps features: * Over 2,500 free, warping puzzles! * Daily puzzles: new levels every day, never run out * Carefully crafted, high-quality puzzles ranging from easy to extreme! * Optimized touch controls for smooth, satisfying play * Game Center achievements and cloud sync of your progress * Clean, colorful graphics and fun sound effects Enjoy!

About

PathLinKo

Connect scattered pieces to form complete paths and bridge gaps. This relaxing puzzle game offers a calm experience with no time limits or game overs. Utilize hints if you get stuck and enjoy a mindful challenge.

Highlights
  • Connect scattered path pieces
  • Create complete paths
  • Bridge construction puzzles
  • No time limit or game over
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Hint system available
Features
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Connect the broken paths. It's a different type of game from our Linko. Calm your mind and focus on completing the paths. There's no time limit or game over, making it a game for everyone to relax with. Download it now! [How to Play] 1. Connect the scattered pieces to create paths. 2. Avoid obstacles and use all the given pieces. 3. If you can't see the solution, try using hints.

Screenshots

Flow Free4 screens
PathLinKo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flow Free at 82% against PathLinKo's 67%. PathLinKo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, 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. Flow Free sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and PathLinKo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, PathLinKo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flow Free versus PathLinKo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlow FreePathLinKo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Duck Games LLC1PixelStudio Co.

Customer experience

Flow Free

All ratings5,195 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews297 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.1%

PathLinKo

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Flow Free

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads causing app freezes
  • Inability to close ads or return to game

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and packs
  • Ability to connect dots through warps
  • Option to disable flashing/bouncing completion indicators
  • Separate names for each Flow Free game
  • Ability to share/compete puzzles with friends

PathLinKo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Flow Free

One-time12
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Pastel Colors$0.99
  • Neon Rainbow Colors$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Fall Harvest Colors$0.99
  • Winter Chill Colors$0.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Unlock All Themes$1.99
  • Comet Pack$1.99
  • Kids Pack$1.99
  • 20 Hints$2.99
  • Unlock All Packs$4.99
  • 100 Hints$9.99
3 purchases

PathLinKo

One-time3
  • Donate low price.$4.99
  • Donate medium price.$9.99
  • Donate high price.$19.99

Questions

Is Flow Free free?
Flow Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PathLinKo free?
PathLinKo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flow Free or PathLinKo have ads?
Both Flow Free and PathLinKo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow Free or PathLinKo?
Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, and PathLinKo every 2 months. Most recently, Flow Free was updated on October 26, 2026 and PathLinKo on October 20, 2026.

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