# POPLINKS vs Twist Puzzle Workshop

The clearest difference is rating: POPLINKS at 4.8 against Twist Puzzle Workshop's 1.0. POPLINKS also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1). Twist Puzzle Workshop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POPLINKS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Twist Puzzle Workshop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

POPLINKS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POPLINKS has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

POPLINKS ships an update every 2 months, Twist Puzzle Workshop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POPLINKS | Twist Puzzle Workshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poplinks/id1503632493/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist-puzzle-workshop/id6747382788/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TAKASHI TOKUDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/665848074) | [Amber Wrenn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821163350) |

## What reviewers say

### POPLINKS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poplinks/id1503632493)

A relaxing number-linking puzzle game where you strategically tap blocks to erase them. Link more blocks than the number displayed to clear the board and achieve high scores at your own pace. Avoid letting the rising blocks reach the top.

**Highlights:** Number linking puzzle gameplay, Tap blocks to erase, Score based on link length, No time pressure, Avoid board overflow

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $12.99 | one-time |


### Twist Puzzle Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist-puzzle-workshop/id6747382788)

Engage in a relaxing 3D puzzle experience by twisting and unscrewing intricate models. This simulator offers satisfying ASMR effects and a variety of challenges for quick breaks or extended play.

**Highlights:** 3D interactive puzzles, Realistic screw mechanics, Satisfying ASMR effects, Dozens of unlockable models, Offline play support, Easy to learn, hard to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revivepack | $4.99 | one-time |
| ReturnGiftPack | $6.99 | one-time |
| RemoveADs_15 | $7.99 | one-time |
| WelcomeBundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| RemoveADs_30 | $12.99 | one-time |
| PremiumPass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle_2 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POPLINKS free?

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

### Is Twist Puzzle Workshop free?

Twist Puzzle Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, POPLINKS or Twist Puzzle Workshop?

POPLINKS is rated higher. POPLINKS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Twist Puzzle Workshop averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do POPLINKS or Twist Puzzle Workshop have ads?

Both POPLINKS and Twist Puzzle Workshop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, POPLINKS or Twist Puzzle Workshop?

POPLINKS ships an update every 2 months, and Twist Puzzle Workshop every 3 weeks. Most recently, POPLINKS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Twist Puzzle Workshop on October 20, 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.*