Comparison

LinkOut vs PopRise

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

Head to head
About

LinkOut

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LinkOut is the ultimate easy-to-learn, hard-to-master puzzle game! Watch vibrant blocks fill the screen, then tap any group of 2 or more matching blocks to clear them all at once. Bigger groups mean bigger scores and even more satisfaction! How to Play: • Look for 2 or more same-color blocks touching horizontally or vertically • Tap to clear them in a single move • Blocks above fall down, and columns slide left to fill the gaps • Try to clear the whole board for a bonus! Why You’ll Love LinkOut: • Super Simple Controls: Just tap! Anyone can play, anytime. • Satisfying Visuals: Each clear pops with colorful effects and smooth animation. • No Complicated Rules: No timers, no pressure—just relaxing, pure fun. • Perfect for Quick Breaks: Enjoy in short bursts or aim for a high score marathon. • Global Leaderboards: Compete with friends and players worldwide—can you reach the top? • Ad-free Upgrade: Enjoy a clean experience anytime. Whether you want to relax or challenge your mind, LinkOut is designed to delight. The more blocks you clear at once, the better your score—so think ahead and make every tap count! Download LinkOut now and experience the thrill of clearing blocks in a single tap. Your new favorite puzzle awaits!

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PopRise

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PopRise is a bright, satisfying match-and-pop puzzle where one tap sends jelly blocks bursting apart. Soft jelly blocks keep rising from the bottom of the board. Tap any group of three or more same-colored blocks connected vertically or horizontally to pop them in one go. How high can you score before the blocks reach the top? ■ Simple to learn, deep to master Points scale with the square of the number of blocks you clear at once. Clear another same-sized group quickly to build a combo and earn even more. When falling blocks form a new same-color group of three or more, it pops automatically in a chain reaction, and chains keep your combo going. Big clears and combo milestones are celebrated with flashy effects and cheering voice lines. ■ Five items to turn the tide · Bomb — clears a 5x5 area around your tap · Star — wipes every block of one color from the board · Hammer — smashes blocks one by one · Clock — pauses new blocks so you can catch your breath · Shuffle — re-randomizes every color for a fresh path Longer combos improve your chances of earning powerful items. ■ Rising tension Blocks rise at a lively pace from the very start, easing off only when the board stacks high. As your level climbs, even that breather shrinks, all the way to white-knuckle arcade speed! ■ Compete on global leaderboards Test your skill on all-time, weekly and monthly rankings. Play instantly as a guest, or sign in with Google or Apple and choose a nickname to join the leaderboards. ■ Great for you if you love · Quick, light puzzles you can pick up any time · Chasing combos and high scores · Bright, cute candy visuals Tap a jelly block and pop! Start now.

Screenshots

LinkOut3 screens
PopRise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PopRise at none against LinkOut's 1. LinkOut's advantage is 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. LinkOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PopRise asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkOut ships an update every 2 days, PopRise every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
LinkOut versus PopRise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkOutPopRise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShunsuke FukuiCrayStream

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkOut

One-time1
  • NoAds$2.99
None

PopRise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkOut free?
LinkOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PopRise free?
PopRise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinkOut or PopRise have ads?
Both LinkOut and PopRise show ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkOut or PopRise?
LinkOut ships an update every 2 days, and PopRise every 3 days. Most recently, LinkOut was updated on October 25, 2026 and PopRise on October 31, 2026.

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