Comparison

Humbug 2 vs Linkes

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

Head to head
About

Humbug 2

A challenging logic puzzle game featuring unique bug movements. Solve handcrafted brain teasers or create your own levels. Offers uninterrupted, ad-free gameplay for dedicated puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Unique bug movement mechanics
  • 30 free levels
  • Level editor for custom puzzles
  • 250+ handcrafted puzzles
  • Community levels
  • Ad-free gameplay
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Humbug 2 is the completely ad-free, challenging new logic puzzle game from the creators of Humbug, played by over 1 million players! Solve clever brain teasers using a variety of bugs, each with its own unique movement. Perfect for fans of strategy games, IQ puzzles, and difficult logic challenges. Play 30 levels for free, and try building your own with the level editor. Unlock the full game to access: - 250+ handcrafted puzzles - Big brain challenges for experienced puzzle solvers - Unlimited fun with community levels Each Humbug 2 level is a small, satisfying logic challenge that requires planning, deduction, and creative thinking. Move insects that can walk, jump or fly, and combine their abilities to solve tricky puzzles. If you love smart and minimalist puzzle games, tile puzzles, or brain training logic games, Humbug 2 is made for you! Designed for players who want a real challenge! Enjoy clean, uninterrupted gameplay with no ads.

About

Linkes

Features
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Linkes is a puzzle game that blends logic and fluidity: trace the correct path between the points, respect the barriers, and experience each level as a small challenge to focus — quick to play, hard to put down.

Screenshots

Humbug 24 screens
Linkes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linkes at none against Humbug 2's 6. Linkes also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Humbug 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Linkes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Humbug 2 ships an update every 2 months, Linkes daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Humbug 2 versus Linkes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHumbug 2Linkes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (356 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings356 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDunderbitRichard Menezes

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Humbug 2

One-time6
  • Small Hint Pack$0.99
  • Unlock Editor Features$1.99
  • Medium Hint Pack$2.49
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  • Unlock Full Game$4.99
  • Large Hint Pack$5.99
  • Extra Large Hint Pack$11.99
None

Linkes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Humbug 2 free?
Humbug 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linkes free?
Linkes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Humbug 2 or Linkes have ads?
Neither Humbug 2 nor Linkes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Humbug 2 or Linkes?
Humbug 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Linkes daily. Most recently, Humbug 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Linkes on October 22, 2026.

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