Comparison

MONSTA vs Link It

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

Head to head
About

MONSTA

Features
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MONSTA is a turn-based strategy game where brains beat brawn. Join hero Joe in his fight against pesky little monsters! Every move counts, so think ahead, plan smart, and outwit your enemies. The only way to survive is to use your wits and craft the perfect strategy. Game Features: • 50 challenging levels packed with strategy and fun • 10 unique environments to explore and conquer • 13 monsters with distinct personalities and smart AI • 3 weapon types to master in battle • 900+ frames of handcrafted pixel art by pixel art masters • Auto-save so you never lose your progress • Play in portrait or landscape — your choice • Immersive music and sound effects • Power-ups to boost your strategy and turn the tide

About

Link It

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you connect four icons that share a hidden category. Enjoy bite-sized challenges perfect for short breaks, with themed packs and helpful hints. Play offline at your own pace without any pressure.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized puzzles
  • Themed icon packs
  • Smart hints
  • Powerups
  • Offline play
  • No pressure gameplay
Features
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Welcome to Connect Merge! The cozy puzzle where every board hides a secret category. Find the four icons that belong together, and feel the quiet click of an "aha" moment. Each puzzle is small enough for a coffee break, clever enough to keep you thinking, and gentle enough to bring with you on the train, the sofa, or a long flight. No moves. No pressure. Just you and a board of icons waiting to be sorted into something that makes beautiful sense. HOW TO PLAY Look at the board of icons. Spot four that share something in common: a colour, a use, a feeling, a category you didn't see coming. Group them together to reveal the link. Clear the board, one satisfying solve at a time. FEATURES Bite-sized puzzles built for short, satisfying sessions. Themed icon packs: cozy kitchens, wild nature, festive seasons, everyday objects, and fresh packs added often. Smart hints when you're stuck. We'll nudge you toward the answer without ever spoiling the solve. Powerups for the tough boards. Skip a row, reveal a category, or shuffle the board when your brain needs a reset. Fully offline. No signal, no problem. Bring it on a flight, a commute, or a quiet weekend in the garden. No moves, no pressure, no lives. Solve at your own pace. Designed for comfortable one-handed play on iPhone and iPad. WHO IT'S FOR If you love crosswords, wordplay, daily puzzle rituals, or just want something gentler than the usual mobile-game noise, Connect Merge! is made for you. A little thinking. A little delight. A satisfied smile when the last group clicks into place. A NOTE FROM US Connect Merge! is made by a small team who love puzzles and the people who play them. We read every review. If you have an idea for a themed pack, a feature you'd love, or a category that stumped you in the best way, tell us. Thanks for playing. Spice Games

Screenshots

MONSTA4 screens
Link It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MONSTA at none against Link It's shown. MONSTA also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Link It's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. MONSTA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Link It sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MONSTA ships an update every 3 months, Link It weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MONSTA versus Link It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMONSTALink It
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB336 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSuperverse IndustriesTomislav Rakic

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MONSTA

One-time10
  • Pack 6-10$0.99
  • Pack 11-15$0.99
  • Pack 26-30$0.99
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  • Pack 16-20$0.99
  • Pack 21-25$0.99
  • Pack 41-45$0.99
  • Pack 31-35$0.99
  • Pack 46-50$0.99
  • Pack 36-40$0.99
  • All Levels$7.99
10 purchases

Link It

One-time10
  • Special Pack$1.99
  • Special Pack$4.99
  • Special Pack$7.99
Show 7 more
  • Special Pack$9.99
  • Special Pack$15.99
  • Special Pack$19.99
  • Special Pack$49.99
  • Special Pack$59.99
  • Special Pack$89.99
  • Special Pack$99.99

Questions

Is MONSTA free?
MONSTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link It free?
Link It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MONSTA or Link It have ads?
Link It shows ads; MONSTA does not.
Which is updated more often, MONSTA or Link It?
MONSTA ships an update every 3 months, and Link It weekly. Most recently, MONSTA was updated on October 18, 2026 and Link It on October 24, 2026.

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