Comparison

Link vs Pixel Path

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

Head to head
About

Link

Solve logic puzzles by linking clue pairs to paint paths and reveal hidden pixel-art pictures. This game offers mentally stimulating challenges with a unique fingertip cursor for precise control. Enjoy a vast collection of puzzles, weekly bonuses, and no ads.

Highlights
  • Link clue pairs to paint paths
  • Reveal hidden pixel-art pictures
  • Unique fingertip cursor for precision
  • 125 free puzzles and weekly bonus
  • No ads
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Graphic previews of puzzle progress
Features
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Find the way clues are linked, paint the paths and discover a hidden pixel-art picture! Each puzzle consists of a grid containing clue-pairs in various places. The object is to reveal a hidden picture by linking the clues and painting the paths so that the number of squares in each path equals the value of the clues being linked together. Link-a-Pix are exciting logic puzzles that form whimsical pixel-art pictures when solved. Challenging, deductive and artistic, this original Japanese invention offers the ultimate mix of logic, art and fun while providing solvers with many hours of mentally stimulating entertainment. The game features a unique fingertip cursor which enables playing large puzzle grids with ease and precision: to create a link, press and hold fingertip anywhere on the screen, wait until cursor fills the square and start dragging to neighboring squares. To delete a link, double-tap or use the eraser button above the puzzle. To help see the puzzle progress, graphic previews in the puzzle list show the progress of all puzzles in a volume as they are being solved. A Gallery view option provides these previews in a larger format. For more fun, Link-a-Pix contains no ads and includes a Weekly Bonus section providing an extra free puzzle each week. PUZZLE FEATURES • 125 free Link-a-Pix puzzles in color and B&W • Extra bonus puzzle published free each week • Puzzle shop continuously updates with new content • Manually created by artists, top quality puzzles • Unique solution for each puzzle • Grid sizes up to 100x160 • Multiple difficulty levels • Hours of intellectual challenge and fun • Sharpens logic and improves cognitive skills GAMING FEATURES • No ads • Enlarge, reduce, move puzzle for easy viewing • Exclusive fingertip cursor design for solving large puzzles • Unlimited check puzzle • Show errors during gameplay • Unlimited Undo and Redo • Link counter option for easy link length viewing • Auto-solve starting clues option • Concurrently playing and saving multiple puzzles • Puzzle filtering, sorting and archiving options • Dark Mode support • Graphic previews showing puzzles progress as they are being solved • Portrait and landscape screen support (iPad only) • Track puzzle solving times • Backup & restore puzzle progress to iCloud ABOUT Link-a-Pix have also become popular under other names such as Paint by Pairs, Enigma, PathPix and Pictlink. Similar to Picross, Nonogram and Griddlers, the puzzles are solved and the pictures revealed using logic alone. All puzzles in this app are produced by Conceptis Ltd. - the leading supplier of logic puzzles to printed and electronic gaming media all over the world. On average, more than 20 million Conceptis puzzles are solved each day in newspapers, magazines, books and online as well as on smartphones and tablets across the world. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.aspx?uri=info/doc/220

About

Pixel Path

Engage in a beautiful pixel art puzzle game where you paint paths to reveal hidden pictures. With hundreds of puzzles and themed packs, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience for all ages. Hints are available to assist you.

Highlights
  • Over 500 puzzles
  • Themed puzzle packs
  • Reveal animated scenes
  • Hint system
  • Stunning pixel art
Features
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Paint the paths to reveal the picture! A beautiful pixel puzzle that anyone can play. An all-new challenge from the creators of PICTURE CROSS and PUZZLE PAGE. ■ Over 500 puzzles with many more to come ■ Unlock puzzle packs themed around exotic locations and adventures ■ Reveal beautiful animated scenes ■ Use hints to easily find and correct mistakes ■ Stunning pixel art brings the world of Pixel Path to life! SUPPORT Access the Help Center at any time from the pause menu (in the top right corner of the game screen). We've included full game instructions and lots of helpful information. Pixel Path is free to play, but contains optional paid items to unlock content more quickly. www.pixelpathgame.com Twitter: @bigpuzzles

Screenshots

Link4 screens
Pixel Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Link at none against Pixel Path's shown. Link also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 62%). Pixel Path's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Path sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Link against 4.8 for Pixel Path. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 653 and 876 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Link's written reviews are positive against 62% of Pixel Path's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link ships an update every 3 months, Pixel Path every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Link versus Pixel Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkPixel Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (653 ratings)4.8 (876 ratings)
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better61.8% of reviews
Number of ratings653876 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConceptis Ltd.AppyNation Ltd.

Customer experience

Link

All ratings653 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative10.6%

Pixel Path

All ratings876 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral13.7%
Negative24.5%

User reviews

Link

From 653 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good pick up and play fun
  • 👍 Beautiful pictures, super fun, and mind-stimulating
  • 👍 Love the game
  • 👍 Fun for kids
  • 👍 Best Nonogram game, addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes, lost progress
  • 🔍 Needs a 'find-it' or 'hint' feature for large puzzles
  • 🔍 Would like to turn off number indicator
  • 💰 Puzzle packs are overpriced, too expensive
  • 🔍 Controls can be clunky and unintuitive

Pixel Path

From 876 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and relaxing game
  • 🎨 Great pixel art design
  • 💤 Calming gameplay
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔑 Limited tokens/keys to play
  • 🕹️ Clunky/frustrating controls
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🚫 Lack of updates/new puzzles
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization

Bugs and requests

Link

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes phone
  • Purchases and progress disappearing after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More 'very hard' and difficult puzzles
  • Option to reset/replay completed puzzles
  • More free puzzles, daily instead of weekly
  • Ability to log into website account from app

Pixel Path

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Puzzle progress resets unexpectedly
  • Ads freeze the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • More puzzles and levels
  • Ability to purchase tokens/keys with coins
  • Smoother controls and less screen movement
  • Gallery mode to view completed puzzles
  • Option to disable ads

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Link

One-time12
  • B&W Variety 1$2.99
  • Color Variety 1$2.99
  • Color Variety 2$2.99
Show 9 more
  • The Animals we Love$2.99
  • Color Variety 3$2.99
  • Music, TV, Cinema Celebrities$3.99
  • Color Variety Large$3.99
  • Color Variety - Large 2$3.99
  • Color Variety - Large 3$3.99
  • Color Extra Large 1$4.99
  • Color Mega 1$5.99
  • Famous Masterpieces$5.99
6 purchases

Pixel Path

One-time6
  • Tokens Starter Pack$2.99
  • Coins Starter Pack$2.99
  • Tokens Value Pack$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Coins Value Pack$4.99
  • Tokens Super Pack$9.99
  • Coins Super Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Link free?
Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Path free?
Pixel Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Link or Pixel Path?
Link and Pixel Path are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 653 and 876 ratings respectively.
Do Link or Pixel Path have ads?
Pixel Path shows ads; Link does not.
Which is updated more often, Link or Pixel Path?
Link ships an update every 3 months, and Pixel Path every 2 months. Most recently, Link was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pixel Path on October 13, 2026.

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