Comparison

Linko vs Tiny Connections

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

Head to head
About

Linko

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
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Linko is a very simple and calming puzzle game. All you need to prepare to play Linko is your phone and one finger. Linko is not difficult or complicated, so anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy it. Calm your mind and proceed as if solving a simple maze. [How to play] Rotate the lines on the given board to connect them all. Try it right now! + PS: Most of the revenue generated through the game is used for the shelter for stray cats that we manage.

About

Tiny Connections

A relaxing puzzle game where you build networks to connect houses with essential services like power and water. Strategically link matching colored houses to stations while avoiding line crossings and utilizing power-ups. Explore real-world maps and compete in daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Connect houses to matching infrastructure
  • Utilize tunnels, junctions, and swaps
  • Explore real-world inspired maps
  • Daily and weekly challenges
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Colorblind mode
Features
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Tiny Connections is a puzzle game that challenges players to create networks connecting houses with infrastructure in tight spaces. In this engaging game, your mission is to make sure each home gets essential services like power and water, all while balancing efficiency and community wellbeing. The challenge isn't a walk in the park. You'll need to cleverly link houses of the same color to their matching stations, all while navigating tricky setups and avoiding lines crossing. To help you out, you'll have access to handy power-ups that introduce progressively tougher puzzles. With its simple mechanics, Tiny Connections welcomes players into a world where straightforward gameplay hides deep strategy. This game is more than just entertainment; it's a relaxing escape from the chaos of daily life as you connect houses and infrastructure. Game Features: - Easy Connection System: Seamlessly connect houses to matching infrastructure. - Abundant Power-ups: Use tunnels, junctions, house rotations, and powerful swaps to enhance your strategy. - Real-world Maps: Dive into maps inspired by real countries, each with unique challenges. - Daily and Weekly Challenges: Compete in time-limited events for rewards and to test your skills. - Achievements & Leaderboards: Show off your gaming skills, earn achievements, and climb the global leaderboards while enjoying this rich gaming experience. - Accessibility: We offer a colorblind mode with support for multiple variations, ensuring that all players can enjoy the game to the fullest. The game supports the following languages: English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Portuguese, Turkish.

Screenshots

Linko4 screens
Tiny Connections4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Connections at 4.3 against Linko's 3.8. Tiny Connections also leads on ratings volume (610 vs 26). Linko's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Linko sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Connections sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tiny Connections holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Connections has 610 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Linko's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tiny Connections's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linko ships an update every 4 weeks, Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Linko versus Tiny Connections: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkoTiny Connections
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (26 ratings)4.3 (610 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews — better36.1% of reviews
Number of ratings26610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB448 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1PixelStudio Co.Short Circuit Studio

Customer experience

Linko

All ratings26 ratings
Positive65.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral9.9%
Negative29.1%

Tiny Connections

All ratings610 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral21.1%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Linko

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tiny Connections

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Tutorial progress not saving
  • Inability to skip tutorial
  • Inconsistencies between tutorial and actual gameplay
  • Inability to pause time as described in tutorial
  • Difficulty connecting tunnels
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  • Inability to view building information

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add a dedicated map navigation mode
  • Improve tutorial and in-game guidance
  • Allow zooming and panning without building mode
  • Provide an option to remove ads
  • Add an easy mode for beginners
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  • Improve building spawning mechanics
  • Allow changing building colors/rotations

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Linko

One-time3
  • Donate low price.$4.99
  • Donate medium price.$19.99
  • Donate high price.$44.99
5 purchases

Tiny Connections

One-time5
  • Lands Down Under Bundle$1.99
  • Tiny Connections No Ads$2.99
  • Journey Beginnings Bundle$2.99
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  • Full Game Unlock$4.99
  • Tiny Connection Starter Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Linko free?
Linko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Connections free?
Tiny Connections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linko or Tiny Connections?
Tiny Connections is rated higher. Linko averages 3.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Tiny Connections averages 4.3 from 610 ratings.
Do Linko or Tiny Connections have ads?
Both Linko and Tiny Connections show ads.
Which is updated more often, Linko or Tiny Connections?
Linko ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. Most recently, Linko was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tiny Connections on October 13, 2026.

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