Comparison

LinkState vs Pathways+

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!

About

Pathways+

Engage your logic and spatial reasoning with a relaxing Hashi puzzle game. Discover elegant solutions to daily challenges and hundreds of levels at your own pace. Enjoy a satisfying puzzle experience with simple rules and a minimalist design.

Highlights
  • Daily logic puzzles
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • No timers or counters
  • Simple logic rules
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Pathways+ is a relaxing Hashi puzzle game that relies on creativity, logic, and spatial thinking. Discover the addictive logic puzzle Hashi (also known as Hashiwokakero or Bridges). Connect islands using bridges while following simple rules that create surprisingly deep puzzles. Whether you're new to Hashi or already a fan, Pathways+ offers over 1,000 handcrafted puzzles alongside a brand-new challenge every day. Features: - Simple logic rules that are easy to pickup but hard to master - Unique daily puzzle and hundreds of levels - Relaxing gameplay with no timers or counters - Minimalist design with satisfying progression There’s nothing quite like the moment every bridge clicks into place, and each puzzle is a new chance to see connections come together. Can you find the perfect pathways through every puzzle?

Screenshots

LinkState4 screens
Pathways+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pathways+ at none against LinkState's shown. Pathways+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Pathways+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkState ships an update every 6 weeks, Pathways+ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LinkState versus Pathways+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkStatePathways+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasan Enes DIRIKMura Games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkState

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Pathways+

One-time1
  • Pathways++$4.99

Questions

Is LinkState free?
LinkState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pathways+ free?
Pathways+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LinkState or Pathways+ have ads?
LinkState shows ads; Pathways+ does not.
Which is updated more often, LinkState or Pathways+?
LinkState ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pathways+ every 3 days. Most recently, LinkState was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pathways+ on October 31, 2026.

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