Comparison

Summit Numbers vs LinkState

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

Head to head
About

Summit Numbers

Features
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Every number is a move. Every edge is a shortcut. Every puzzle is a tactical challenge. Summit Numbers is a strategy-first number puzzle built for players who enjoy clever logic, spatial planning, and discovering the one move that changes everything. It combines the numerical reasoning of Sudoku and Kakuro with chess-like movement planning and a wrap-around board. Every move matters, every route can change, and the best solution is often hiding in plain sight. Move each numbered piece exactly by its value, from 1 to 6, horizontally or vertically. Pieces that leave one edge re-enter from the opposite side, opening unexpected routes and rewarding careful planning. In Classic Mode, position your pieces to complete all four edge targets at once: Top, Right, Bottom, and Left. Looking for a faster opening? Hot Start drops you directly into the action. You can also challenge the computer or race a nearby player in Multiplayer Mode. Each turn introduces a new active piece through the center portal, reshaping the board and changing your available paths. Merge identical 1s, 2s, and 3s to create 2s, 4s, and 6s. A well-timed merge can clear space, build a better route, or unlock a solution that seemed impossible. DAILY PUZZLES Return each day for a fresh set of logic challenges. Play Easy and Medium puzzles for free, or unlock Hard and Expert difficulties with Summit Numbers Pro. Track your progress, improve your solutions, and keep your strategy sharp. PLAY YOUR WAY * Master the original Classic Mode * Jump into the faster-paced Hot Start * Challenge a computer opponent * Compete with a nearby player * Solve Daily Puzzles across four difficulty levels * Replay target sets and revisit winning boards * Share challenge links with friends TACTICAL TOOLS * Number-based movement with wrap-around board mechanics * Strategic merges for creating stronger pieces and smarter paths * Undo support and ghost move previews * Best-performance tracking by moves and completion time * Quick interactive tutorial * Game Center leaderboards FREE PLAY AND SUMMIT NUMBERS PRO Summit Numbers can be played for free with advertising. Free players receive three standard game starts per day, access to Easy and Medium Daily Puzzles, and space for up to five saved boards. Optional rewarded ads provide additional games. Summit Numbers Pro is an optional annual subscription that removes ads, unlocks unlimited daily games, opens Hard and Expert puzzles, expands your saved-board library, and includes 50 welcome Merge Tokens. Eligible new subscribers can begin with a one-week free trial. Merge Tokens are used when combining pieces. Tokens can be earned by winning, received through Summit Numbers Pro, or purchased in optional consumable packs. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LinkState

Features
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Rethink the ball sorting puzzle. LinkState fuses classic color matching mechanics with cybernetic graph topology, creating a sophisticated logic puzzle for strategic minds. Navigate connected data nodes, plan every trace, and stabilize the corrupted network. KEY FEATURES: • GRAPH TOPOLOGY: You can only transfer units across connected network links. Every move demands forward planning. • 100 CYBER SECTORS: Progress from simple linear corridors to intricate multi-stack network grids. • TACTICAL PROTOCOLS: Deploy Bridge Kits to forge new links, Undo traces to recover from traps, or initiate Skip Hacks. • NO TIME PRESSURE: Zero countdowns. Pure OLED-friendly dark minimalism designed for uninterrupted flow state. • ACCESSIBILITY: Dedicated Colorblind Mode featuring tactile geometric glyphs for seamless play. • DAILY RETENTION: Sync daily to collect network credits and fuel your sector expansion. • MODERN CYBERPUNK DESIGN: Specular node borders, vibrant neon laser trails, and ambient audio feedback. Ready to connect the engine? Download LinkState and stabilize the system today!

Screenshots

Summit Numbers4 screens
LinkState4 screens

Verdict

The call

Summit Numbers and LinkState are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Summit Numbers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and LinkState sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Summit Numbers versus LinkState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummit NumbersLinkState
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErdener UyanHasan Enes DIRIK

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Summit Numbers

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time3
  • 5 Merge Tokens$0.99
  • 15 Merge Tokens$1.99
  • 25 Merge Tokens$2.99
1 purchases

LinkState

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Summit Numbers free?
Summit Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkState free?
LinkState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Summit Numbers or LinkState have ads?
Both Summit Numbers and LinkState show ads.
Which is updated more often, Summit Numbers or LinkState?
Summit Numbers ships an update every 6 weeks, and LinkState every 6 weeks. Most recently, Summit Numbers was updated on November 5, 2026 and LinkState on November 9, 2026.

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