Comparison

LINKODE vs Gleamworks

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

Head to head
About

LINKODE

Features
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[About This App] Forget complex typing. Just connect the lines! LINKODE is a fresh, casual puzzle game where "Linking" meets "Coding." Experience the satisfaction of logic flowing through your fingertips. Simply connect nodes to solve puzzles and watch your logic come to life. [Key Features] Casual & Intuitive Gameplay No coding knowledge? No problem! Just drag and drop nodes, then connect them with lines. It’s as simple as drawing. Clear the stages with your own creative solutions. Satisfying Visual Feedback Don’t just imagine the result—see it! Watch the data flow along the lines you connected. The animated execution process makes finding errors fun and satisfying, not stressful. Brain-Teasing Logic Puzzles From simple connections to complex brain teasers! Enjoy a variety of puzzle mechanics including calculations, logic gates, loops, and data structures. It starts easy, but you'll naturally pick up algorithmic thinking as you play through the levels. Your Own Playground Want to experiment? Jump into Playground mode. Use the nodes you've mastered to create your own logic diagrams freely. There are no limits to what you can connect. Relax your brain and sharpen your logic with LINKODE. Download now and start connecting!

About

Gleamworks

Guide beams of colored light through an intricate grid of optical pieces by rotating mirrors, splitters, and filters. Solve logic puzzles with no timers or move limits, at your own pace. Features additive color mixing and a colorblind-friendly mode.

Highlights
  • 250 handcrafted puzzles
  • 6 unique piece types
  • Additive color mixing
  • No timers or move limits
  • Offline play
  • Colorblind-friendly mode
Features
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Direct beams of colored light through an intricate grid of optical pieces. Rotate mirrors, splitters, filters, portals, and combiners to guide every beam to its matching receiver. Gleamworks is a thoughtful puzzle game built around light, color, and precision. Each level places every piece on the board — your job is to find the right rotation for each one. No guessing, no inventory management, just clean logic. FEATURES - 250 handcrafted puzzles across 12 difficulty tiers - 6 unique piece types: mirrors, filters, splitters, portals, combiners, and walls - Additive color mixing — combine red, yellow, and blue beams to create new colors - New mechanics introduced gradually as you progress - No timers, no energy systems, no move limits - Play at your own pace — offline, on your schedule - Hints available when you need a nudge - Colorblind-friendly mode with shape-based cues START SIMPLE, GO DEEP Early levels teach you the basics with mirrors and filters. By the midgame, you're splitting beams, mixing colors, and routing light through portals. Late-game puzzles demand creative thinking across large grids with every piece type in play. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS No flashing notifications, no social pressure, no pay-to-win mechanics. Gleamworks respects your time and attention. Sit down, solve a puzzle or ten, and walk away satisfied. **What's New (first release):** Welcome to Gleamworks! 250 light beam puzzles await. Rotate mirrors, mix colors, and guide every beam to its receiver.

Screenshots

LINKODE4 screens
Gleamworks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LINKODE at none against Gleamworks's shown. Gleamworks's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. LINKODE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gleamworks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LINKODE ships an update weekly, Gleamworks daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LINKODE versus Gleamworks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLINKODEGleamworks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaehyun ParkJames Knarr

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LINKODE

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Gleamworks

One-time1
  • Gleamworks Ad-Free$2.99

Questions

Is LINKODE free?
LINKODE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gleamworks free?
Gleamworks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LINKODE or Gleamworks have ads?
Gleamworks shows ads; LINKODE does not.
Which is updated more often, LINKODE or Gleamworks?
LINKODE ships an update weekly, and Gleamworks daily. Most recently, LINKODE was updated on September 30, 2026 and Gleamworks on October 10, 2026.

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