# black (game) vs Linko

The clearest difference is rating: black (game) at 4.8 against Linko's 3.8. black (game) also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 61%) and ratings volume (544 vs 26). Linko's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. black (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Linko sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

black (game) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: black (game) has 544 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of black (game)'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Linko's.

black (game) ships an update every 3 months, Linko every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | black (game) | Linko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-game/id1436603305/reviews)** | [3.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-relaxing-loop/id1608997896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **544** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **95.3% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [1PixelStudio Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046496163) |

## What reviewers say

### black (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-game/id1436603305)

Solve 50 unique puzzle levels by making the entire screen black. Each level presents a distinct logical challenge. Hints are available to guide you through the game.

**Highlights:** 50 unique puzzle levels, Each level has its own logic, Hint system available, Ad-free hint option via in-app purchase, Part of a color puzzle game series

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🎶 Great background music
- 💡 Unique game mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Appropriate level of difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hints not always helpful
- 🐛 Some levels have inconsistent or unclear solutions
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Level 46 glitching
- Inability to update consent settings

**Requested features**

- More color-themed games (e.g. orange, purple, white)
- Option to skip levels
- Ability to reset game progress


### Linko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-relaxing-loop/id1608997896)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate low price. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate medium price. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donate high price. | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is black (game) free?

black (game) 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, black (game) or Linko?

black (game) is rated higher. black (game) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while Linko averages 3.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do black (game) or Linko have ads?

Both black (game) and Linko show ads.

### Which is updated more often, black (game) or Linko?

black (game) ships an update every 3 months, and Linko every 4 weeks. Most recently, black (game) was updated on September 24, 2026 and Linko on September 22, 2026.

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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.*