Link Match vs Shapoku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Link Match
Embark on a global journey in this innovative Match-3 puzzle game. Link colorful objects to crush them, create massive combos, and earn rewards. Enjoy visually pleasing levels with satisfying effects and unique boosters, all without ads.
- Innovative Match-3 gameplay
- Easy to pick up controls
- No ads
- Variety of unique boosters
- Thousands of story mode levels
- Compete on global leaderboards
- Diagonal linking
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Pack your stuff! It is time to go on a journey around the world! With what?! Your lovely caravan of course! Seems exciting, isn’t it? Well, welcome to the exciting world of Link Match. Hop on in! This game shows no ads at all! Link Match is an innovative, next-generation Match-3 game, with improved & easy controls to pick up. Start tackling levels one after another. Link colorful objects together to crush them. Make long links to clear the board, and earn chests that contain amazing rewards! The game is focused on player freedom and making very large combos. It even allows diagonal linking! Levels are specially designed so that they will stimulate your senses through visually pleasing characters, satisfying physical effects, and unique boosters. Playing Link Match is like directing a cartoon. Cause colorful explosions, direct mini planes toward your targets, and save chubby birds to make some space. Every move you make will put a smile on your face. Features: ◉ Unique and easy to pick up ◉ Relaxing gameplay ◉ Polished art style ◉ Variety of Boosters; Mini planes, bombs, rockets, and -if you manage to get it- the amazing COLOR BLASTER! ◉ Compete with real players around the world and put your name on the leaderboards ◉ Story mode with thousands of levels ◉ Scientifically proven gameplay that improves cognitive brain functions ◉ Endless fun! Want to clear your mind and focus on having fun? Well, your caravan is still waiting for you. We are all packed with all these features and ready for you to join! Have a seat. We’ll get the journey beginning while you wait for the download!
Shapoku
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Shapoku is a block puzzle played on a 9×9 grid. Place three shapes at a time. Complete a row, column or 3×3 region to clear its blocks and score points. Clear multiple areas in one move to increase your score and build a streak. The game ends when none of the available shapes fit on the board. FEATURES • Unlimited games with no timers or lives • Complete rows, columns and 3×3 regions • Score bonuses for clearing multiple areas and maintaining streaks • Earn one piece refresh every 2,000 points • Optional background music and haptics • Works offline, with no account required • Track your best score, lifetime points, games played and longest streak • Unlock 14 score achievements Shapoku is free to play with no adverts, subscriptions or paid features. The app includes optional one-time contributions. Contributions do not unlock content or change the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Shapoku at none against Link Match's shown. Link Match's advantage is iOS requirement (12.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Link Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shapoku sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Link Match ships an update weekly, Shapoku every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Link Match | Shapoku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (173 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 173 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 379 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MagicLab | James Brooks |
Bugs and requests
Link Match
Reported bugs
9 issues- Game not working
- No teams to join
- Chat not working
- Not connecting to online features
- Lost coins after purchase
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- App reappearing after uninstalling
- Cannot pass level 550
- Cannot open game after update
- Game taken offline or not loading
Requested features
4 requests- Make the game free
- Fix the store to allow purchases
- Add new levels
- Improve customer service response time
Shapoku
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Link Match
- Mini Timed Offer$0.99
- Handful of Coins$1.99
- Special Offer$1.99
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- Small Timed Offer$1.99
- Mini Offer$2.99
- Pocket of Coins$7.99
- Tourist Pack$9.99
- Journey Pass$9.99
- Giant Multi Offer$9.99
- Traveler Pack$19.99
Shapoku
- Buy us a tea$0.99
- Add to the timber pile$1.99
- Keep the workshop running$9.99









