# Linko 2 vs Akari

The clearest difference is rating: Akari at 4.6 against Linko 2's 4.3. Akari also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 3). Linko 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linko 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Akari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Akari holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Akari has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Linko 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Akari's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linko 2 | Akari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-2-relaxing-loop-shape/id1627431292/reviews) | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akari-light-up-your-brain/id6503335592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **38.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1PixelStudio Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046496163) | [Simon Schuster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574107141) |

## What reviewers say

### Linko 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-2-relaxing-loop-shape/id1627431292)

This game offers a relaxing experience by allowing you to connect broken lines to complete shapes. It features a dark mode for eye comfort and syncs progress across devices. Designed for smooth play on various devices, it minimizes ad interruptions.

**Highlights:** Connect broken lines, Complete shapes, Dark mode, Cross-device sync, Low-spec device support, Minimized ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate low price. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate medium price. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donate high price. | $44.99 | one-time |


### Akari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akari-light-up-your-brain/id6503335592)

Place light bulbs on a grid to illuminate every square without bulbs shining on each other. Master hundreds of addictive logic puzzles with daily and weekly challenges.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzle challenges, Weekly challenges, Multiple difficulty levels, Logic puzzle packs, Solving strategy guide, Player statistics and progress tracking, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Beginner Pack 1 (5x5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (10x10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (7x7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (14x14) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 1 (5x5) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Genius Pack 1 (25x25) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 1 (30x30) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 1 (40x50) | $3.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linko 2 free?

Linko 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Akari free?

Akari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Linko 2 or Akari?

Akari is rated higher. Linko 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Akari averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do Linko 2 or Akari have ads?

Both Linko 2 and Akari show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linko 2 or Akari?

Linko 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Akari every 3 weeks. Most recently, Linko 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Akari on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*