Comparison

Link Legends vs MathBack

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

Head to head
About

Link Legends

Engage in strategic, real-time PVP puzzle battles by linking matching tiles to unleash hero abilities. Collect and upgrade epic heroes, participate in events, and trade stickers with friends to earn rewards. Personalize your legend and climb the leaderboards in fast-paced, competitive matches.

Highlights
  • Tap and link matching tiles for combos
  • Unlock and upgrade epic heroes
  • Real-time PVP puzzle battles
  • Weekly events and timed challenges
  • Collect stickers and complete albums
  • Personalize your legend with skins and effects
Features
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-- MATCH-3 WITH A TWIST -- Tap and link matching tiles to trigger combos and charge hero abilities. It’s strategic, reactive, and always intense. -- UNLOCK & UPGRADE EPIC HEROES -- Collect powerful heroes with game-changing abilities. Level them up to create unstoppable match-3 synergies. -- REAL-TIME PVP PUZZLE BATTLES -- Go head-to-head in live match-3 duels. Outsmart, outmatch, and outlast your rivals to climb the leaderboard. -- EVENTS, TOURNAMENTS & TIMED CHALLENGES -- Join weekly events and time-limited challenges for epic rewards and exclusive heroes. -- COLLECT STICKERS & COMPLETE ALBUMS -- Win chests, collect rare stickers, trade with friends, and complete albums for massive rewards. -- FAST MATCHES, DEEP STRATEGY -- Jump into short, action-packed match-3 games that are perfect for quick sessions or long play streaks. -- SOCIAL & COMPETITIVE FUN -- Team up with friends, trade items, send gifts, and rise through the ranks together. -- PERSONALIZE YOUR LEGEND -- Unlock skins, themed boards, flashy effects, and emotes to stand out in the arena. -- MATCH. LINK. WIN. -- If you love match-3 and live competition, this is your next obsession. Download Link Legends now and prove you're the ultimate puzzle champion! Terms and conditions

About

MathBack

Features
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MathBack is a math-based puzzle game where you arrange the tiles in the correct order to solve the equation. The black tile is the answer, and the other tiles can be moved by clicking on them, except the locked tiles. The goal is to match the equation to the answer on the black tile. It is a fun and challenging game for anyone who likes math and logic puzzles

Screenshots

Link Legends4 screens
MathBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathBack at none against Link Legends's 10. MathBack also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Link Legends sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MathBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link Legends ships an update every 2 weeks, MathBack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Link Legends versus MathBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink LegendsMathBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size634 MB314 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperObscure Games LTDJan Fruseth

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Link Legends

One-time10
  • Starter Bundle$0.99
  • Huge Bundle$1.99
  • Golden Bundle$2.99
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  • Platinum Bundle$4.99
  • Mega Bundle$9.99
  • Extreme Bundle$14.99
  • Champion's Bundle$19.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$29.99
  • Legendary Bundle$49.99
  • Master's Treasure$99.99
None

MathBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link Legends free?
Link Legends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathBack free?
MathBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Link Legends or MathBack have ads?
Both Link Legends and MathBack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Link Legends or MathBack?
Link Legends ships an update every 2 weeks, and MathBack every 2 days. Most recently, Link Legends was updated on October 27, 2026 and MathBack on October 25, 2026.

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