Comparison

Link Match vs Shapoku

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Shapoku

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Link Match4 screens
Shapoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link Match ships an update weekly, Shapoku every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Link Match versus Shapoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink MatchShapoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (173 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings173 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagicLabJames 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

10 purchases

Link Match

One-time10
  • 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
3 purchases

Shapoku

One-time3
  • Buy us a tea$0.99
  • Add to the timber pile$1.99
  • Keep the workshop running$9.99

Questions

Is Link Match free?
Link Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shapoku free?
Shapoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Link Match or Shapoku have ads?
Link Match shows ads; Shapoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Link Match or Shapoku?
Link Match ships an update weekly, and Shapoku every 5 days. Most recently, Link Match was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shapoku on November 1, 2026.

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