Comparison

Transversal vs LinkState

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

Head to head
About

Transversal

Features
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TRANSVERSAL is a minimalist one dimentional (1D) perception puzzle game built around one simple idea: a line can hide more than it shows. Each level presents a clean, monochrome figure—often ambiguous at first glance. Your job is to spot the real shape, trust your brain’s pattern recognition, and type the answer. No clutter. No distractions. Just you, the line, and that moment when it suddenly clicks. Why you’ll like it: Minimalist design: simple, high-contrast visuals with a clean, flat look Fast, satisfying puzzles: short rounds that feel great in quick sessions Portrait-first gameplay: designed for vertical mobile use and limited screen space Keyboard-friendly: the game is built around quick typing and instant feedback You saw beyond the line. Now keep going.

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

Transversal4 screens
LinkState4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Transversal at none against LinkState's shown. Transversal also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Transversal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LinkState sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transversal ships an update every 11 days, LinkState every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Transversal versus LinkState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransversalLinkState
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEfren Carrillo DominguezHasan Enes DIRIK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Transversal

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
1 purchases

LinkState

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Transversal free?
Transversal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkState free?
LinkState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Transversal or LinkState have ads?
LinkState shows ads; Transversal does not.
Which is updated more often, Transversal or LinkState?
Transversal ships an update every 11 days, and LinkState every 6 weeks. Most recently, Transversal was updated on October 3, 2026 and LinkState on October 14, 2026.

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