Comparison

Pixcell vs Linked

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Change pixel colors
  • Contribute to a larger image
  • Community-driven art
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Connect matching tiles
  • Clear the board
  • Chain links
  • Collectible items
  • Team play
  • Leaderboards
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Pixcell4 screens
Linked4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixcell ships an update every 2 days, Linked monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixcell versus Linked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixcellLinked
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings413 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean BailisStaple Games

Customer experience

Pixcell

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Linked

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pixcell

One-time4
  • Reset Timer$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Become a Pixcell Patron$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Add Pixcells$24.99
10 purchases

Linked

One-time10
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • Helper Pack$7.99
Show 7 more
  • 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

Questions

Is Pixcell free?
Pixcell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linked free?
Linked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixcell or Linked?
Pixcell is rated higher. Pixcell averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Linked averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Pixcell or Linked have ads?
Both Pixcell and Linked show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixcell or Linked?
Pixcell ships an update every 2 days, and Linked monthly. Most recently, Pixcell was updated on November 3, 2026 and Linked on November 9, 2026.

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