# HellManager vs LinkUp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkUp at none against HellManager's 9. LinkUp also leads on ads (none vs shown). HellManager's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HellManager sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. LinkUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

LinkUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HellManager has 7.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HellManager ships an update every 3 weeks, LinkUp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HellManager | LinkUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkup-connect-and-play/id6774853600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 268 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532178516) | [JOVANDUL DEWYNE BELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774853602) |

## What reviewers say

### HellManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617)

An idle arcade game where you manage hell. Torture sinners to earn coins, upgrade buildings, and expand your infernal empire. Strategically place units and automate processes to become the ultimate boss of hell.

**Highlights:** Idle arcade gameplay, Sinners torture and management, Building upgrades and expansion, Strategic unit placement, Automated battle features, Empire development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 5 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 6 | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Engaging experience
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Progress not saved

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance
- Incorrect in-game data display

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and challenges
- Implement an ad-free version
- Improve save/load functionality


### LinkUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkup-connect-and-play/id6774853600)

A party game where friends create rooms to answer humorous questions, vote on responses, and determine winners. It's ideal for social gatherings, game nights, and sparking conversation.

**Highlights:** Create custom game rooms, Answer humorous questions, Vote on best responses, Compete with friends, Share room codes, Icebreaker game

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HellManager free?

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

### Is LinkUp free?

LinkUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HellManager or LinkUp?

LinkUp is rated higher. HellManager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while LinkUp averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do HellManager or LinkUp have ads?

HellManager shows ads; LinkUp does not.

### Which is updated more often, HellManager or LinkUp?

HellManager ships an update every 3 weeks, and LinkUp fortnightly. Most recently, HellManager was updated on November 7, 2026 and LinkUp on October 31, 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.*