# Pixcell vs Linked

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixcell | Linked |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixcell/id1637454572/reviews)** | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linked-pair-match-puzzle/id6769101352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Bailis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575075007) | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixcell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixcell/id1637454572)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reset Timer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Become a Pixcell Patron | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add Pixcells | $24.99 | one-time |


### Linked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linked-pair-match-puzzle/id6769101352)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Helper Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| Best Value Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| 110,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


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