# Shuffleboard Challenge vs Linko

The clearest difference is rating: Linko at 5.0 against Shuffleboard Challenge's 4.5. Shuffleboard Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shuffleboard Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Linko sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffleboard Challenge has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shuffleboard Challenge ships an update every 4 weeks, Linko every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shuffleboard Challenge | Linko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-one-line-path/id6774304399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 405 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fun Games Teknoloji Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820934680) | [Risola Madaminova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896543285) |

## What reviewers say

### Shuffleboard Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084)

Experience the thrill of indoor shuffleboard with a competitive 2-player game. Aim to score points by landing disks in zones, but beware of falling off the board. Enjoy realistic physics, strategic gameplay, and various environments.

**Highlights:** 2-Player Showdown, Strategic Scoring Zones, Realistic Physics and Controls, Skill-Based Gameplay, Multi-Round Tournaments, Offline and Online Modes, Achievements and Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎮 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛑 Lack of multiplayer
- 🤔 Unrealistic gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on daily reward
- Progression issues after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add side-to-side puck movement
- Implement sudden death tie-breakers
- Remove repetitive swipe instructions


### Linko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-one-line-path/id6774304399)

This is a calming puzzle game where you draw a single, unbroken line to connect numbered dots in order and fill every cell of the grid. It offers a focused, ad-free experience with hand-tuned levels and a daily challenge.

**Highlights:** Single unbroken line puzzles, Connect numbered dots sequentially, Fill every cell in the grid, Hand-tuned levels, Daily puzzles, Offline play, Calm dark UI

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Linko Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Chest | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shuffleboard Challenge free?

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

### Is Linko free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shuffleboard Challenge or Linko?

Linko is rated higher. Shuffleboard Challenge averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Linko averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shuffleboard Challenge or Linko have ads?

Both Shuffleboard Challenge and Linko show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shuffleboard Challenge or Linko?

Shuffleboard Challenge ships an update every 4 weeks, and Linko every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shuffleboard Challenge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Linko on October 8, 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.*