Comparison

Link vs The Stacky Cup

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

Head to head
About

Link

A vibrant puzzle game where players connect hexagonal tiles of the same color. Swipe to create links, generate powerups, and clear levels. Offers engaging gameplay with hundreds of challenges and unique tile combinations.

Highlights
  • Link hexagonal tiles
  • Create powerups
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Unique tile combinations
  • Swipe-to-link mechanics
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Link is a colorful puzzle game where you link hexagonal tiles together to beat levels. Create links in any direction by swiping between adjacent tiles of the same color, and use these links to create powerups, destroy other objects, and earn points! With fresh game mechanics and complex tile combinations, Link offers unique and immersive gameplay and is sure to keep you engaged as you swipe your way through hundreds of levels. Enjoy! :)

About

The Stacky Cup

Features
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Dive into Stacky Cup, the captivating mobile game where you stack and merge vibrant, trendy Stanley-like cups. Each level challenges you to strategically combine cups of the same tier, setting off chain reactions and creating higher-tier cups. Achieve the required tiers to progress through increasingly complex levels. With its colorful graphics and intuitive gameplay, Stacky Cup is perfect for anyone seeking a fun, relaxing break. Enjoy the simple pleasure of stacking and watching the exciting merges unfold in this engaging, hyper-casual game!

Screenshots

Link4 screens
The Stacky Cup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Stacky Cup at none against Link's 7. The Stacky Cup also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Link's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. The Stacky Cup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link ships an update every 4 days, The Stacky Cup daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Link versus The Stacky Cup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkThe Stacky Cup
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCosmic Labs LLCVishnubharathan Gunapathi

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Link

One-time7
  • 100 Coins$1.99
  • 300 Coins$4.99
  • 500 Coins$7.99
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  • 1000 Coins$14.99
  • 2500 Coins$34.99
  • 5000 Coins$59.99
  • 10000 Coins$99.99
None

The Stacky Cup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link free?
Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Stacky Cup free?
The Stacky Cup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Link or The Stacky Cup have ads?
The Stacky Cup shows ads; Link does not.
Which is updated more often, Link or The Stacky Cup?
Link ships an update every 4 days, and The Stacky Cup daily. Most recently, Link was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Stacky Cup on November 4, 2026.

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