Transversal vs LinkState
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transversal
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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.
LinkState
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Transversal | LinkState |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Efren Carrillo Dominguez | Hasan Enes DIRIK |
In-app purchases
Transversal
- Unlock Full Game$2.99
LinkState
- Remove Ads$2.99








