# Bechained ! vs Star Link Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Star Link Puzzle at 5.0 against Bechained !'s 4.2. Bechained !'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (140 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bechained ! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Star Link Puzzle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Link Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bechained ! has 140 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bechained ! | Star Link Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bechained/id561157043/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-link-puzzle/id1269410563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Effixa inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523954236) | [aurastudio](https://appshunter.io/developer/901786597) |

## What reviewers say

### Bechained !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bechained/id561157043)

Slide your finger to link three or more jewels, destroying background tiles and guiding a bee downwards to win. Compete for high scores in a timed Blitz Mode or progress through numerous levels.

**Highlights:** Link jewels to destroy tiles, Guide the bee to the bottom, Timed Blitz Mode, 80 levels across 4 stages, Special tools for assistance, HD graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Stages | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 Bees Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 Timers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 Missiles Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Jewels Pack: Candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Jewels Pack: Fruit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 4 of each tools | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 of each tools | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Jewels Pack: All | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 25 of each tools | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 of each tools | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and entertaining
- 👍 Great twist on jewel matching games
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to grasp mechanics
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Levels locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Addictive gameplay can be time-consuming

**Reported bugs**

- Shuffle function can be unreliable
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More free levels to unlock
- Relaxed/endless mode without time limit
- Detailed scoring/progression information


### Star Link Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-link-puzzle/id1269410563)

Connect three or more matching characters to create powerful spirits and rescue them. Enjoy various game modes, including challenging stages, timed levels, and move-limited puzzles. This game offers simple, one-touch gameplay suitable for all ages and can be played offline.

**Highlights:** Connect 3 or more characters, Create spirits to rescue characters, Offline play supported, Multiple game modes (Stage, Time, Move, Rush, Combo), One-touch drawing gameplay, 400+ challenging stages

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5500 COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12000 COINS | $9.99 | one-time |
| 39000 COINS | $29.99 | one-time |
| 150000 COINS | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bechained ! free?

Bechained ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Star Link Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bechained ! or Star Link Puzzle?

Star Link Puzzle is rated higher. Bechained ! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Star Link Puzzle averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bechained ! or Star Link Puzzle have ads?

Star Link Puzzle shows ads; Bechained ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bechained ! or Star Link Puzzle?

Bechained ! ships an update every 9 months, and Star Link Puzzle every 9 months. Most recently, Bechained ! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Star Link Puzzle on October 7, 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.*