Comparison

Linko vs Echodots

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

Echodots

This daily pattern game challenges you to memorize and repeat a 5-digit sequence within five attempts. Track your progress, compete with friends, and enjoy a visually engaging and customizable memory exercise.

Highlights
  • Daily 5-digit sequence challenges
  • Pattern recognition gameplay
  • Streak tracking and leaderboards
  • Shareable gameplay summaries
  • Customizable game board and audio cues
  • Adjustable sequence play speed
Features
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Echodots is a delightful daily pattern game. Each day, a new 5-digit sequence is displayed on the game board. Players have 5 chances to repeat it back in the correct order. Track your streaks, share with friends, and go for the win! == Gameplay == • Focus your memory and pattern recognition by watching the daily sequence play on the color game board • Repeat the pattern and double-tap your last entry to submit the row • Use the feedback provided to determine if your guesses were in the right spot, the wrong spot, or not in the sequence at all • Tap a wrong color? Tap the Undo button before submitting a row • Need to see the sequence again? Tap the Echo button to rewatch the sequence. But be careful! Echos are a precious resource in Echodots! Free to play • Echodots is committed to delivering a delightful, uninterrupted experience, free of ads and subscriptions. For players seeking that extra edge, Echodots+ is available as a one-time purchase, offering immediate and lasting value. Casual play • Pick up and put down Echodots without worry of losing your progress for the day. Submitted guesses are saved and the path to victory is ready when you are. Personalize your gameplay • Fancy some audio cues? Prefer a high contrast game board? Adjust your gameplay as you see fit. Echodots+ players can customize gameplay even further. See details below! Climb the ranks • Claim your spot at the top by achieving the highest maximum win streak. See how you rank with friends and players around the world. Share with friends • Dominate the sequence on your first try? Sneak by on your final guess? Share your gameplay summary with friends and family without revealing the answer. == Echodots+ Perks == Unlock the Echo Chamber: Go from the standard 3 Echos to a whopping 7 freeEchos every week. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned player, these additional Echos promise more gameplay, more strategies, and more victories. Newcomers will revel in an immediate boost to 7 Echos for immediate value. Master Your Momentum: Gameplay too sluggish or too speedy? With the ability to tweak the sequence play speed from a deliberate 0.2x to a blistering 3x, you control the rhythm of your game. This means every session is tailored to your preference, making your victories always within reach. Color Your Challenges: Elevate your experience with Exclusive Game Palettes, offering a fresh lens to tackle each sequence. Choose from a selection that includes calming Earth tones, the soothing Blues, the warm Reds, or the glowing Neon among others. Each palette not only changes the game's appearance but also brings a new mood and strategy to your play. Personalize Your Home Screen: Your game, your icon. With premium alternate app icons, choose from distinctive designs to reflect your style right on your home screen. Whether you’re drawn to the sleekness of Dark, the unassuming Grays, or the inclusivity of Miniature, your app icon can be as personal as your gameplay. Future Benefits: Gain new Plus features and perks with future app updates == Accessibility == Echodots strives to be accessible to all players of all abilities. Features like sound effects, visual overlays, and custom sequence speeds means everyone can join in the fun. Strategize with Numbers: Enhance your gameplay with a Number Overlay, allowing you to visualize colors with numbers for a different strategy approach. This feature is perfect for players who find numbers more intuitive, adding an extra layer of strategy. Visualize with Sybmols: Elevate your experience with a symbol overlay, enabling you to visualize colors through SF Symbols for a visual strategic approach. This feature is ideal for players who find symbols more intuitive, adding an additional dimension of strategy. Symbols randomize upon toggling. == Terms & Privacy == https://thatvirtualboy.com/echodots#privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Linko4 screens
Echodots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Echodots at 4.4 against Linko's 3.8. Echodots also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). Linko's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Echodots sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Echodots holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Linko's written reviews are positive against 71% of Echodots's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linko ships an update every 4 weeks, Echodots every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Linko versus Echodots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkoEchodots
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (26 ratings)4.4 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1PixelStudio Co.rakTech LLC

Customer experience

Linko

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

Echodots

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Linko

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

Echodots

One-time4
  • Echo 3 Pack$0.49
  • Echo 10 Pack$1.49
  • Echo 20 Pack$2.49
Show 1 more
  • Echodots+$7.99

Questions

Is Linko free?
Linko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Echodots free?
Echodots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linko or Echodots?
Echodots is rated higher. Linko averages 3.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Echodots averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do Linko or Echodots have ads?
Linko shows ads; Echodots does not.
Which is updated more often, Linko or Echodots?
Linko ships an update every 4 weeks, and Echodots every 2 days. Most recently, Linko was updated on October 14, 2026 and Echodots on October 8, 2026.

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