Linko vs Block Puzzle Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simple one-finger controls
- Calming maze-like gameplay
- Easy to learn for all ages
- Rotate lines to connect
- Relaxing mind exercise
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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.
Block Puzzle Coach
Learn corner-based tile strategy with this free, no-ads game. It offers various modes for solo play, family game nights, and quick practice, with clear move explanations and helpful guides.
- Computer vs Human mode with move explanations
- Human vs Human pass-and-play
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Piece guide with shape names
- Intuitive touch controls
- No ads or sign-in required
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This free, no-ads Block Puzzle Coach helps kids and families learn corner-based tile strategy in a fun, simple way. Why families will like it: • Computer vs Human mode with clear move explanations • Human vs Human mode for local pass-and-play • Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty • Piece guide with shape names (X5, Z4, T5, and more) • Clean touch controls for rotate, flip, hint, and play • No ads, no sign-in, local gameplay Great for: • Family game night • Kids learning planning and spatial reasoning • Quick strategy practice on the go
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Block Puzzle Coach at 5.0 against Linko's 3.8. Block Puzzle Coach also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Linko's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Linko sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Block Puzzle Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block Puzzle Coach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linko has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Linko ships an update every 4 weeks, Block Puzzle Coach every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linko | Block Puzzle Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1PixelStudio Co. | Manu Gurudatha |
Customer experience
Linko
Block Puzzle Coach
In-app purchases
Linko
- Donate low price.$4.99
- Donate medium price.$19.99
- Donate high price.$44.99
Block Puzzle Coach
No in-app purchases
