Comparison

LinkState vs Hex Collapse

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

Head to head

LinkState

Cyber Flow Network Puzzle

Strategic Hex Puzzle Game

Free

🎮 Games

★ 5.09 ratingsView app →

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

Hex Collapse

Tap connected same-color hexagonal gems to clear them, but manage your tap budget carefully. Bigger groups score exponentially more, and strategic plays are key to winning. Unlock achievements, chase high scores, and enjoy a premium design.

Highlights

Tap connected same-color gem groups
Manage tap budget to avoid game over
Score exponentially with larger groups
Streak multipliers for consecutive clears
Special hexes: multipliers, chameleons, decay, frozen
Unlock achievements and replay levels
Infinite difficulty scaling

Features

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Tap. Match. Collapse. Think strategically. Hex Collapse is a puzzle game where every tap counts. Clear hexagonal gems by tapping connected same-color groups, but watch your tap budget. Run out and it is game over. The twist: bigger groups score exponentially more. A six-hex cluster is worth 36 points. Six singles? Just 6. Finding the big plays is how you win. FEATURES * 5-Star Rating System -- Earn up to 5 stars per level. One for winning. Five for perfection. * Streak Multipliers -- Chain consecutive cluster clears for up to 5x score multipliers. Singles break your streak. * Special Hexes -- Multipliers double your score. Chameleons transform on contact. Decay hexes tick down to blockers. Frozen hexes must be freed. * Achievements -- Unlock badges for milestones and master every level. * Level Select -- Replay any completed level to chase higher scores and more stars. * Premium Design -- Dark jewel-tone gems, neon accents, smooth animations. No clutter. * Endless Progression -- Difficulty scales infinitely. How far can you go? Free to play with ads. Remove interstitial ads permanently for $2.99.

Screenshots

LinkState4 screens

Hex Collapse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex Collapse at none against LinkState's 1. Hex Collapse also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). LinkState's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Hex Collapse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkState ships an update every 6 weeks, Hex Collapse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

LinkState versus Hex Collapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	LinkState	Hex Collapse
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	9 — better
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Fortnightly — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	30 MB	4 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Hasan Enes DIRIK	The Forge Hut, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkState

One-time1

Remove Ads$2.99

None

Hex Collapse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkState free?

LinkState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Hex Collapse free?

Hex Collapse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do LinkState or Hex Collapse have ads?

Both LinkState and Hex Collapse show ads.

Which is updated more often, LinkState or Hex Collapse?

LinkState ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hex Collapse fortnightly. Most recently, LinkState was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hex Collapse on October 31, 2026.