Pixcell vs Linked
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixcell
Collaborate with others to alter the color of individual pixels, contributing to a larger, evolving digital artwork. Join a community effort to create a shared visual experience.
- Change pixel colors
- Contribute to a larger image
- Community-driven art
- Real-time collaboration
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Pixcell is the platform to leave your mark on the internet. Change the color of one Pixcell at a time to be a part of the bigger picture. Download now to place a Pixcell on this week's edition!
Linked
Connect matching tiles to clear the board in this relaxing puzzle game. Chain links to melt away the board and discover new challenges. Collect unique items and compete with others.
- Connect matching tiles
- Clear the board
- Chain links
- Collectible items
- Team play
- Leaderboards
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Find the pair. Link them. Watch the board melt away. Linked is the relaxing puzzle where you connect matching tiles to clear the board. Every link feels satisfying, every cleared line is a little win, and there's always just one more level. HOW TO PLAY • Tap two matching tiles to link them: side by side, across cleared spaces, or at the two ends of a row • Every pair you clear opens up new links. Chain them and melt the whole board away • Out of moves? Add a fresh line and keep the run alive EASY TO LEARN, IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN Your first level takes seconds. Then the boards grow, the layouts get sneakier, and hard levels bring clutch moments where one clever link saves the entire run. Hints, hammers, and swaps have your back when you need a nudge. EVERY WIN FEEDS THE GUMBALL MACHINE Winning levels fills up the gumball machine. Give it a crank and a shiny new collectible drops into your collection. Complete rows to claim rewards, finish the whole set, and start on the next one. ALWAYS SOMETHING TO COME BACK FOR • JOURNEY: climb the level path and crack open milestone chests along the way • STAR STREAK: stack stars across wins and cash in bigger and bigger rewards • TEAMS: join a team, share lives, and climb together • LEADERBOARD: see how far you can go in Game Center MADE FOR REAL LIFE Play a level while the coffee brews or sink into a long session on the couch. No timers, no pressure. Just you, the board, and the next satisfying link. Beautiful on iPhone and iPad. Download Linked free and clear your first board today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pixcell at 5.0 against Linked's 4.5. Pixcell also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Linked's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Pixcell sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Linked sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pixcell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively.
Pixcell ships an update every 2 days, Linked monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixcell | Linked |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.5 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean Bailis | Staple Games |
Customer experience
Pixcell
Linked
In-app purchases
Pixcell
- Reset Timer$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Become a Pixcell Patron$4.99
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- Add Pixcells$24.99
Linked
- Starter Bundle$1.99
- 1,000 Coins$1.99
- Helper Pack$7.99
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- 5,000 Coins$7.99
- 10,000 Coins$14.99
- Power Pack$19.99
- 25,000 Coins$29.99
- 60,000 Coins$59.99
- Best Value Pack$99.99
- 110,000 Coins$99.99









