Comparison

The Tap Ten vs LinkOut

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

Head to head
About

The Tap Ten

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Get a nickname from connected Game Center. When not connected Game Center, it will ask for your nickname for display on other devices. If omitted, the device name is assumed. After that, it will automatically connect to a nearby iOS device running this app. No special operation is required to connect. You need to enable Bluetooth or/and WiFi on both devices. At first, I am at the top and opponents line up below. Tap the check mark at the bottom right to switch to the challenge screen. You challenges the fastest ten taps. Results are displayed in order of fastest time. You can challenges again and again. Tap the list icon at the bottom center to you can see leaderboard of Game Center. When not connected Game Center, you can see the local results so far.

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LinkOut

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LinkOut is the ultimate easy-to-learn, hard-to-master puzzle game! Watch vibrant blocks fill the screen, then tap any group of 2 or more matching blocks to clear them all at once. Bigger groups mean bigger scores and even more satisfaction! How to Play: • Look for 2 or more same-color blocks touching horizontally or vertically • Tap to clear them in a single move • Blocks above fall down, and columns slide left to fill the gaps • Try to clear the whole board for a bonus! Why You’ll Love LinkOut: • Super Simple Controls: Just tap! Anyone can play, anytime. • Satisfying Visuals: Each clear pops with colorful effects and smooth animation. • No Complicated Rules: No timers, no pressure—just relaxing, pure fun. • Perfect for Quick Breaks: Enjoy in short bursts or aim for a high score marathon. • Global Leaderboards: Compete with friends and players worldwide—can you reach the top? • Ad-free Upgrade: Enjoy a clean experience anytime. Whether you want to relax or challenge your mind, LinkOut is designed to delight. The more blocks you clear at once, the better your score—so think ahead and make every tap count! Download LinkOut now and experience the thrill of clearing blocks in a single tap. Your new favorite puzzle awaits!

Screenshots

The Tap Ten4 screens
LinkOut3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Tap Ten at none against LinkOut's 1. The Tap Ten also leads on ads (none vs shown). LinkOut's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. LinkOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Tap Ten asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Tap Ten ships an update monthly, LinkOut every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
The Tap Ten versus LinkOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Tap TenLinkOut
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOSHIHIRO NAKAJIMAShunsuke Fukui

In-app purchases

None

The Tap Ten

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkOut

One-time1
  • NoAds$2.99

Questions

Is The Tap Ten free?
The Tap Ten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkOut free?
LinkOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Tap Ten or LinkOut have ads?
LinkOut shows ads; The Tap Ten does not.
Which is updated more often, The Tap Ten or LinkOut?
The Tap Ten ships an update monthly, and LinkOut every 2 days. Most recently, The Tap Ten was updated on November 3, 2026 and LinkOut on October 30, 2026.

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