Comparison

Gold Dash Puzzle vs Linkimals

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

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About

Gold Dash Puzzle

Features
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Gold Dash Puzzle is a captivating mobile game that challenges players with a unique tapping adventure. Immerse yourself in a world of golden tiles, where your task is to strategically tap and match identical tiles to make them disappear. But beware, each level comes with a limited number of moves, adding a layer of strategic depth to the game.

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Linkimals

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Linkimals: Cute Animal Match is a classic Onet-style connection game that brings you relaxation and brain training at the same time! Find and match two identical animal tiles to clear them. The path can turn at most twice and cannot be blocked by other tiles. 【Game Features】 - Classic Mode: Traditional match-2 gameplay. Test your observation and speed! - Night Mode: Challenge your memory in the dark. Tiles are hidden - memorize and match! - Challenge Mode: Obstacles are placed on the board. Plan your path carefully to clear the level. - Magic Mode: Unexpected fun! Magic effects like Freeze, Fog, Swap, and Ticking Bombs add a twist to the game. - Infinite Mode: An endless journey. Keep matching as levels get harder and see how long you can last! 【Highlights】 - Cute and polished animal graphics - Smooth controls and satisfying effects - Global high scores for each mode - Play offline anytime, anywhere Download Linkimals now and start your connection adventure!

Screenshots

Gold Dash Puzzle3 screens
Linkimals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Linkimals at Free against Gold Dash Puzzle's $0.99. Gold Dash Puzzle's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Linkimals is free to download; Gold Dash Puzzle costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Gold Dash Puzzle versus Linkimals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGold Dash PuzzleLinkimals
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaycal AyachiKuan Ting Chuo

In-app purchases

None

Gold Dash Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

Linkimals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gold Dash Puzzle free?
Gold Dash Puzzle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linkimals free?
Linkimals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gold Dash Puzzle or Linkimals have ads?
Linkimals shows ads; Gold Dash Puzzle does not.
Which is updated more often, Gold Dash Puzzle or Linkimals?
Gold Dash Puzzle ships an update every 2 days, and Linkimals every 2 days. Most recently, Gold Dash Puzzle was updated on November 4, 2026 and Linkimals on October 30, 2026.

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