Comparison

Max Match vs Link Master

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

Head to head
About

Max Match

Connect dots of the same color with lines to fill the entire board. This addictive puzzle game offers thousands of levels with increasing difficulty, daily challenges, and hints to help you progress. Enjoy a relaxing yet engaging brain-training experience suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Connect same-colored dots
  • Fill the entire board
  • Thousands of unique levels
  • Daily challenges
  • Adjustable grid sizes
  • Hint system
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Another Huge update - Over 4,200 new Levels! Total of 7,200 levels! Focus on advanced grid sizes. New Daily Challenge in every board size you prefer! Completely new and improved flat interface Connect dots with matching colors with a line. Pair all dots with the same color and make sure to cover the entire board to solve each level in Max Match. Max Match is an addictive yet simple puzzle game, where you need to connect dots with a pipe like line. Max Match is easy to learn and control, but can be challenging as you advance. * Features * * 20 different packages . * A bucket full of fun - total of 7,200 unique Levels, 4840 are completely free. * New - Daily challenge! * Wide range of difficulty settings - from 5x5 grid to 12x12 grid. Each for his own challenge. * Easy to control, fun to play. * Great graphics in HD quality * Advance in rank as you solve more puzzles * Use Hints to ease your playing. Get free hints when sharing your rank results on Facebook. * Control sound and other aspects from the settings menu * Great for all ages! Max Match is a wonderful pipe or flow type puzzle app for all ages. Enjoy a simple yet challenging and engaging experience. free to play on Google store! Playing is easy: First, select a package to begin playing. the starter package is recommended for those who are new to connect the lines or flows game type. Then, select the first level of the pack and starts to connect the dots. you need to link dots of the same color with a single line. However, make sure you create the line in a way that will not prevent connecting other dots with lines as well. When you complete connecting all pairs, you have completed the level! well done! Max Match is full of options to pick from, from easy play to brain twisting puzzles. simply select your preferred package and start playing. You will enjoy this app from the first time you pick it up and it will keep you busy for endless hours whenever you have few minutes to kill. For the competitive players, there are also leaderboards available - beat the leaders to become the champion! Have fun and thanks for your support! If you'd like to get the next generation of flow type games, try our newest casual family game - Bridges: A number pipe line puzzle for even more light brain challenge. Please check out also our new brain twisting puzzle game called - Cleared. its the next level in connect the dots games! check it out, its free! Tiltan Games http://tiltangames.com

About

Link Master

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
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Explore four types of line and path puzzles in one game. Connect matching colors, follow number sequences, draw paths in one stroke, and plan routes that fill every cell. Start with simple puzzles and progress through increasingly complex levels that test your observation, planning, concentration, and spatial reasoning. FOUR PUZZLE MODES 1. Connect Colors Connect dots of the same color without letting the paths cross. Complete every pair and fill the grid to clear the level. The puzzles begin simply, but larger boards require careful planning. 2. Number Path Start from 1 and connect the numbered points in the correct order. Follow the sequence, choose the right route, and complete each board without missing a number. 3. One-Line Puzzle Connect every required point with one continuous stroke. Study the shape before you begin and find a route that completes the entire pattern without lifting your finger. 4. Fill Every Cell Start from the marked position and draw a route through every cell. Plan each move carefully so that no space is left uncovered. GAME FEATURES • Four different logic puzzle modes • Thousands of levels to complete • Multiple difficulty levels • Simple touch controls • Short puzzles for quick play sessions • Increasingly challenging boards • Color, number, line, and grid-based puzzles EASY TO LEARN, CHALLENGING TO MASTER The basic rules are simple, but later levels require more planning and precision. Try different routes, restart when necessary, and discover the correct solution for every puzzle. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE Complete a quick puzzle during a break or take your time with a more difficult level. Each mode offers a different type of challenge, from matching colors to planning routes across an entire grid. Test your logic, complete every path, and see how many puzzles you can solve.

Screenshots

Max Match4 screens
Link Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Max Match at 83% against Link Master's 45%. Max Match also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Max Match sells 12 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Max Match holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 504 and 224 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Max Match's written reviews are positive against 45% of Link Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max Match ships an update every 3 months, Link Master every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Max Match versus Link Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax MatchLink Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (504 ratings) — better4.3 (224 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings504 — better224
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiltan Games (2013) LTD运杰 高

Customer experience

Max Match

All ratings502 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.6%

Link Master

All ratings223 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral16.4%
Negative38.2%

User reviews

Max Match

From 504 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating
  • 💤 Relaxing experience
  • 🕰️ Good time-killer
  • 🧑‍🦳 Suitable for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Constant review requests
  • 📺 Excessive ads
  • 🤖 Buggy controls/tracking
  • 🔇 Inability to disable sound
  • 🤯 Repetitive/easy puzzles

Link Master

From 224 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Max Match

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect level labeling
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Freezing/crashing issues
  • Ads interrupting gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging puzzle levels
  • Ability to disable ads
  • Persistent sound settings
  • Progress tracking and achievements

Link Master

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • 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
Show 22 more
  • Level 7, board 113 unsolvable
  • Hint/help button closes entire app
  • Level 7, game 112 unsolvable
  • Level 6, puzzle 144 99% complete with phantom dots
  • Level 3, puzzle 75 incorrect dot count
  • Level 6, puzzle 217 incorrect dot count/colors
  • Panel 89, level 5 connecting line wrong color
  • Level 5, puzzle 89 incorrect path count
  • Level 5, puzzle 89 cannot match colors
  • App kicks user out every time
  • Level 4, case 5 blue dot misplaced
  • Cannot progress past first set of levels without paying
  • Level 455 broken, cannot move past
  • Many boards with errors that can't be solved
  • Level 489, three dots left, cannot be solved
  • Higher levels can't be solved, lacking free blocks
  • One color doesn't have two dots
  • Level 4, case 5 error, blue dot misplaced
  • Level 489, 15 dots out of 16
  • Level 451 might be impossible
  • Reached 200 levels, screen is black, cannot continue
  • Level 6x6 number 64, not enough room to complete

Requested features

10 requests
  • Fix unsolvable puzzles
  • Fix bugs in levels
  • Add a reset button
  • Add an undo move option
  • Provide hints without crashing
Show 5 more
  • Improve puzzle configurations
  • Fix app crashing issues
  • Allow progression past blocked levels
  • Fix incorrect dot counts/colors
  • Fix issues with dots outside the grid

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Max Match

One-time12
  • Flow Max - Get 5 Hints$0.99
  • Unlock 9x9 Mega Pack$0.99
  • Unlock 10x10 Mega Pack$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Unlock Quick Mega Pack$0.99
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Flow Max - Unlock Special Pack$1.99
  • Unlock 11x11 Mega Pack$1.99
  • Unlock 12x12 Mega Pack$1.99
  • Unlock Flash Mega Pack$1.99
  • Flow Max - Get 15 Hints$2.99
  • Flow Max - Get 30 Hints$4.99
  • Flow Max - Get 60 Hints!$9.99
10 purchases

Link Master

One-time10
  • Unlock stage 22 variants$0.99
  • Unlock stage 18$0.99
  • Unlock stage 19$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock stage 20$0.99
  • Unlock stage 3$0.99
  • Unlock stage 4$0.99
  • Unlock stage 5$0.99
  • Unlock stage 6$0.99
  • Unlock stage 7$0.99
  • remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Max Match free?
Max Match 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, Max Match or Link Master?
Max Match is rated higher. Max Match averages 4.5 out of 5 from 504 ratings, while Link Master averages 4.3 from 224 ratings.
Do Max Match or Link Master have ads?
Link Master shows ads; Max Match does not.
Which is updated more often, Max Match or Link Master?
Max Match ships an update every 3 months, and Link Master every 5 months. Most recently, Max Match was updated on October 22, 2026 and Link Master on October 24, 2026.

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