Comparison

Brainy vs Link Master

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

Head to head
About

Brainy

Engage your mind with a variety of clever riddles, logic puzzles, and brain teasers. This game offers fun and educational challenges with beautiful visuals, perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their cognitive skills.

Highlights
  • Clever riddles and brain teasers
  • Draw one line puzzles
  • Connect the dots puzzles
  • Hidden object challenges
  • Trivia quizzes
  • Fun and educational gameplay
Features
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Ready to train your brain and boost your IQ? Welcome to Brainy: Tricky Riddle Puzzle – a fun and challenging Brain Test game packed with clever riddles, logic puzzles, and brain teasers that will put your mind to the test. Whether you are a riddle master, trivia genius, or just love clever puzzles, Brainy has something for everyone. Puzzle Types You Will Love: • Riddles and Brain Teasers: Outsmart tricky questions and test your logic. • Draw One Line: Complete drawings with a single, clever stroke. • Connect the Dots: Reveal the hidden shape with perfect precision. • Find the Cat: Spot the sneaky cat hiding in each tricky scene. • Hidden Objects: Search carefully to find all the missing items. • Trivia Quizzes: Challenge your knowledge across different topics. Why You Will Love Brainy: • A mix of classic and original puzzle mechanics • Fun and educational gameplay for all ages • Beautiful and colorful hand-drawn visuals • Constant updates with new levels and puzzles Whether you are in it for fun or looking to sharpen your mind, Brainy will keep your brain busy and entertained. Download Brainy: Tricky Riddle Puzzle now and start solving!

About

Link Master

Connect two objects using real-world logic and a sequence of associations. Build a seven-part chain with phrases and icons to bridge the gap between a starting and ending image. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels that test your reasoning skills.

Highlights
  • Original puzzle format based on logic
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Diverse topics and themes
  • Clever and satisfying puzzle solutions
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Casual gameplay with no time limits
Features
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Can you complete the chain and master the logic? Link Master - Clue Chain is a unique puzzle game that challenges your brain in the most satisfying way. Your mission is simple to understand, but deeply clever: connect two objects using real-world logic and a sequence of associations. Start with one image. End with another. To bridge the gap, you'll need to insert three phrases and two middle icons that make perfect logical sense. Every puzzle follows a fixed seven-part structure: Start Icon → Phrase → Icon → Phrase → Icon → Phrase → End Icon Each phrase must describe a natural connection between the icons before and after it. These can be based on: Relationships: A teacher uses a chalkboard Behaviors: A cat chases a mouse Functions: A sun gives light The key is clarity and logic — no abstract metaphors or wild guesses. If your sentence wouldn’t make sense in the real world, it doesn’t belong in the chain. Game Features Original Puzzle Format Forget traditional match games. Link Master is a fresh, creative format built entirely around logic, association, and intuitive thinking. Hundreds of Handcrafted Levels Each level is designed with care and complexity. Early puzzles are quick and rewarding. Later challenges will truly test your reasoning skills. Diverse Topics From animals and food to technology and people, you’ll explore a wide variety of themes and categories. Clever and Satisfying Every correct connection gives a clear “aha!” moment. It’s logic, not guesswork. Progressive Difficulty Start with easy associations. Move up to longer chains, trickier concepts, and multi-layered reasoning. Casual Yet Smart No time limits, no pressure. Play at your own pace — but prepare to think hard. Great for All Ages Whether you're a student learning about cause and effect or an adult who enjoys brain teasers, Link Master will stretch your thinking in a fun, intuitive way. What Makes It Different? Link Master isn't just another word game. It’s a logic game at its core — one that respects the player's intelligence and rewards real understanding of how things relate in the real world. Each puzzle is like a little riddle made of objects and clues. There are no random connections. Every step of the chain must make real, everyday sense. You’re not just solving puzzles — you’re connecting how the world works. Example Puzzle Level Name: Sun to Rabbit Chain: Sun → gives → Light → needed by → Plant → eaten by → Rabbit Each step can be read forward or backward and still feel natural — that’s the essence of a perfect chain. If you enjoy logic games, word puzzles, or brain challenges, Link Master offers a refreshing and smart new way to play. With simple visuals, challenging ideas, and endlessly satisfying solutions, it's the perfect game to sharpen your mind and have fun doing it. Think you can master the clues? Start your first chain today.

Screenshots

Brainy4 screens
Link Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brainy at 4.9 against Link Master's 1.0. Brainy also leads on ratings volume (192 vs 11). Link Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Brainy sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Link Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brainy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainy has 192 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainy ships an update every 4 days, Link Master every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brainy versus Link Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainyLink Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (192 ratings) — better1.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings192 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB244 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHook Games LimitedSabrina Junge

Customer experience

Brainy

All ratings192 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.5%

Link Master

All ratings11 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Brainy

One-time9
  • 250 Gold$1.49
  • 500 Gold$1.99
  • 1000 Gold$2.99
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  • Remove Ads Discount$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • 2000 Gold$4.99
  • Smart Pack$6.99
  • 5000 Gold$9.99
  • Genius Pack$9.99
None

Link Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brainy free?
Brainy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link Master free?
Link Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brainy or Link Master?
Brainy is rated higher. Brainy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Link Master averages 1.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Brainy or Link Master have ads?
Both Brainy and Link Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainy or Link Master?
Brainy ships an update every 4 days, and Link Master every 6 days. Most recently, Brainy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Link Master on October 15, 2026.

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