Comparison

LinkState vs Ink Pulse

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

Head to head
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!

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Ink Pulse

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PROTECT THE CORE. DRAW THE LINE. Step into the Neo-Circuit, a high-stakes digital realm where your creativity is your only defense. In Ink Guardian, you don’t just tap—you create. Use your limited ink supply to draw physical barriers, deflect relentless data-viruses, and survive the synthwave onslaught. DYNAMIC DRAWING DEFENSE Your finger is the ultimate weapon. Draw lines of any shape to block, bounce, or trap enemies. But watch your Ink Gauge! Every stroke costs energy. Strategic drawing is the difference between a high score and a system crash. UNLEASH FRENZY MODE Master the art of the perfect deflection. Chain together rapid kills to build your Combo Meter. Reach 5x Combo to trigger FRENZY MODE, granting you unlimited golden ink and ultimate destructive power for a limited time! EVOLVING CHALLENGES The system is fighting back. Face diverse enemy types: Speedsters (Yellow): Lightning-fast fragments that test your reflexes. Splitters (Purple): Dangerous cores that multiply upon impact. The Swarm: Procedural difficulty that scales as you climb the leaderboard. KEY FEATURES: Physics-Based Gameplay: Every line you draw interacts realistically with enemies. Cyberpunk Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in a dark-grid world with glowing neon visuals. Synthwave Soundtrack: Experience an original, pulse-pounding electronic score. Optimized UI: Full support for modern displays, including the Dynamic Island and Notch. Haptic Feedback: Feel every collision and ink-stroke with advanced haptics. CAN YOU SAVE THE CORE? The system is failing. The viruses are coming. Grab your stylus, manage your ink, and become the ultimate Ink Guardian.

Screenshots

LinkState4 screens
Ink Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ink Pulse at none against LinkState's 1. LinkState's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. LinkState sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ink Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkState ships an update every 6 weeks, Ink Pulse every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LinkState versus Ink Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkStateInk Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasan Enes DIRIKQinhuangdao Leiyang Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkState

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Ink Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkState free?
LinkState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ink Pulse free?
Ink Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinkState or Ink Pulse have ads?
Both LinkState and Ink Pulse show ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkState or Ink Pulse?
LinkState ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ink Pulse every 4 months. Most recently, LinkState was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ink Pulse on October 12, 2026.

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