# Flow Free vs Link Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flow Free at 90% against Link Master's 45%. Flow Free also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (10K vs 224). Link Master's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Link Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 10K ratings behind it against 224, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Flow Free's written reviews are positive against 45% of Link Master's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Free | Link Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-bridges/id569322760/reviews)** | [4.3 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-master-logic-puzzles/id1099567250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 224 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) | [运杰 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023126440) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-bridges/id569322760)

Connect matching colored pipes to fill the board, using new bridge mechanics to cross over existing pipes. Offers hundreds of levels with varying difficulty, from relaxed to challenging, and a time trial mode for speed enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colored pipes, Create a Flow to cover the entire board, Use new bridge mechanics, Over 2,500 levels in Free Play, Daily Puzzles, Time Trial mode, 10 board sizes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9x9 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8x8 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack | $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**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive or easy puzzles for experienced players
- 💰 Excessive ads or in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, or other technical issues
- 🔊 Intrusive volume changes from ads
- 🗺️ Lack of UI customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when viewing ads
- Inability to exit or skip ads
- Inconsistent button placements across updates
- Daily puzzle progress not saving correctly

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzle packs or levels
- Ability to reset progress on specific packs
- Option to disable animations or reduce visual effects
- Improved ad placement and control
- Syncing progress across devices


### Link Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-master-logic-puzzles/id1099567250)

Engage your mind with a brain-bending puzzle adventure. This game offers thousands of levels designed to enhance logical thinking and cognitive abilities. Perfect for quick mental workouts anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Thousands of challenging levels, Multiple puzzle modes (Color, Sequence, One-Line, Block), Enhances logical thinking, Boosts cognitive abilities, Engaging and addictive gameplay, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock stage 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock stage 18 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock stage 19 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock stage 20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock stage 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock stage 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock stage 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock stage 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock stage 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 🤩 Very fun and enjoyable
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 😌 Good stress relief
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unsolvable levels
- 🐛 Game progression blocked
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Bugs in puzzles
- 🐛 Incorrect puzzle configurations

**Reported bugs**

- Level 1, puzzle 35 fails to advance
- Level 6, impossible puzzles
- Level 6, board 213 incorrect dot count/connections
- Level 7, board 31 dots outside grid
- Level 7, board 31 unsolvable due to dot colors

**Requested features**

- Fix unsolvable puzzles
- Fix bugs in levels
- Add a reset button
- Add an undo move option
- Provide hints without crashing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Free free?

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

### Is Link Master free?

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

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

Flow Free is rated higher. Flow Free averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Link Master averages 4.3 from 224 ratings.

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

Both Flow Free and Link Master show ads.

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

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, and Link Master every 5 months. Most recently, Flow Free was updated on October 27, 2026 and Link Master on October 24, 2026.

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