# Flow Free vs Cube Link

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flow Free at 401K against Cube Link's 969. Flow Free also leads on chart position (#44 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Cube Link's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 82%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Free sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Link sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Flow Free against 4.8 for Cube Link. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 401K ratings behind it against 969, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Flow Free's written reviews are positive against 91% of Cube Link's.

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, Cube Link every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Free | Cube Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (401K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free/id526641427/reviews) | [4.8 (969 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-link-connect-the-dots-3d/id979542745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **401K** | 969 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free/id526641427)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Board, #85 Top Grossing · Board, #157 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Connect matching colored pipes to fill the board without crossing or overlapping. Enjoy hundreds of free levels or challenge yourself in timed modes. This addictive puzzle game offers a relaxing yet engaging experience for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colors with pipes, Fill the entire board, Over 2,500 free levels, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode, Multiple board sizes, Level packs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purple Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- ⏱️ Good for passing time
- 🔓 No WiFi required
- 💻 Works well on different devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 💰 Hints/levels can be expensive
- 🤯 Levels can get too difficult
- 🔁 Daily streak issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Ads getting stuck and preventing progress

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels for older players
- Ability to earn hints through gameplay
- Option to change background color for themes
- Sync progress across devices


### Cube Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-link-connect-the-dots-3d/id979542745)

Connect same-colored dots without overlapping pipes in this addictive 3D puzzle game. Train your brain with thousands of levels, from beginner to extreme, and enjoy a relaxing, minimalistic experience. Play offline, use hints, and compete with others.

**Highlights:** Connect same-color dots, Thousands of color puzzles, 3D brain-training challenges, Minimalistic design, Time Trial mode, Offline play, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| +25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard 2 (6 sides) | $1.99 | one-time |
| +20 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium 2 (6 sides) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lost Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| +50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| +60 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| All-Access Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| +200 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Helps train the brain
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 👍 Visually pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads, even after payment
- 🕹️ Controls can be difficult on smaller screens
- 🎨 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not registering perfect scores
- Persistent background noise issue
- Ads not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Ability to reset progress
- Customizable colors and themes
- Undo/redo functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Free free?

Flow Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Link free?

Cube Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flow Free or Cube Link?

Flow Free and Cube Link are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 401K and 969 ratings respectively.

### Do Flow Free or Cube Link have ads?

Both Flow Free and Cube Link show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flow Free or Cube Link?

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, and Cube Link every 2 months. Most recently, Flow Free was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cube Link on September 14, 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.*