Comparison

RECTPACK vs ExactLink

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

Head to head
About

RECTPACK

A minimalist puzzle game where you fit colorful rectangles into a grid without gaps or overlaps. Offers multiple game modes, from a curated journey to infinite procedural challenges and timed rushes.

Highlights
  • Fit rectangles into a grid
  • No gaps or overlaps
  • 75 hand-crafted levels
  • Infinite procedural puzzles
  • Daily challenges
  • Timed blitz mode
  • Tactile feedback and audio
Features
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Fill the rectangle. No gaps. No overlaps. RectPack is a minimalist spatial puzzle game designed for those who find beauty in perfect fits. Your goal is simple: take a collection of colorful rectangles and pack them perfectly into the grid. Every level in RectPack is "Solver-Verified"—engineered by a custom brute-force algorithm to ensure there are no impossible boards and just enough "dead-ends" to keep your brain engaged. Whether you’re looking for a five-minute zen break or a high-stakes blitz, RectPack offers four distinct ways to play: JOURNEY: Progress through 75 hand-crafted levels across three themed worlds—Mondrian Gardens, Chromatic Heights, and Neon Flux. ZEN: Infinite procedural puzzles. No timers, no pressure—just you and the grid. DAILY PACK: Join players worldwide in solving the same three seeded puzzles every day to build your streak. RUSH: A 60-second blitz. How many puzzles can you solve before the clock hits zero? Crafted with Care: Tactile Feedback: Feel the satisfying "snap" of a perfect placement with custom haptic and procedural audio. Strategic Tension: A unique move-counting system where lifting a piece has a cost, encouraging you to think twice before you place. Premium Aesthetic: Clean lines, vibrant palettes, and smooth animations that look stunning on retina displays. No fluff, no filler—just pure geometric satisfaction.

About

ExactLink

Features
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ExactLink - Gem Duo Puzzle is a number line puzzle with a gem theme. Every gem has a twin. Connect each gem pair with one line, and make that line exactly the right length. Not just connected. Exact. Formerly ExactLink: Number Line Puzzle. The puzzles and modes are unchanged; only the look is new. HOW GEM PAIRS WORK In ExactLink, you link two gems by drawing a path between them across the grid, and the path has to be the exact length. That's the whole idea: a logic puzzle about connecting pairs and counting every step. If you enjoy number link, connect-the-dots or line puzzle games, you'll feel at home, with one extra rule that changes everything. HOW IT PLAYS Exact length Each gem pair has a target length. Draw a continuous line from one gem to its twin. Too short or too long, and that pair isn't finished. Counters below the board, such as 7/7, track each gem pair as you play. Plus and minus tiles Some tiles carry a plus (+) or minus (−) value, such as +3. Passing through one changes the effective length of your line, so a long detour can be exactly right and a shortcut can fall short. Exact+ Exact+ is the mode built around exact length and +/− tiles. Every step counts. Classic Classic keeps the ExactLink feel with a more traditional flow, for when you want a cleaner line puzzle. Daily Quest A fresh challenge every day. Goals above the board Two goals are shown above the board. Fill all: every cell on the board must be filled. Match steps: the step count, that is the line length, must be correct. 1,000+ levels For short sessions or long runs. QUICK START FOR BEGINNERS 1. Find each gem's twin. Gems come in pairs that share a color and a shape. 2. Read the board. Look at the gems, the +/− tiles and the goals above the board. 3. Draw a path. Drag from one gem to its twin through the grid. 4. Count as you go. Keep track of how many steps your line takes. 5. Use + and − tiles on purpose. Route through them when you need to add or remove length. 6. Fix mistakes fast. Undo a step, Reset the board, or use a Hint when you're stuck. 7. Solve every pair to see CLEARED, then move on to the next level. THEMES AND ACCESSIBILITY • New gem theme: gem pairs, colored paths and a CLEARED celebration • Light & dark themes • Color-blind friendly palettes, and gems differ in shape as well as color • 12 languages • No account required: open and play FAQ What does "Match steps" mean? It's the goal shown above the board: the step count, that is the line length, must be correct. Fill all means every cell on the board must be filled. Has the gameplay changed? No. Exact length, +/− tiles, Exact+, Classic and Daily Quest all work as before. Only the theme is new. Is ExactLink free? ExactLink is free to download. It includes ads and optional in-app purchases. You can enjoy the core puzzle without paying; in-app purchases are for players who want extras or fewer interruptions. What if I get stuck? Use Undo, Reset or a Hint. Which languages are supported? English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. ALSO FROM US Pet Mahjong: Cat Dog Duo: Hong Kong, American and Vietnamese mahjong with cats and dogs. Escape Bear: Nightmare Returns: a 3D endless runner. Ready? Link the gems and see if your line is… exact.

Screenshots

RECTPACK4 screens
ExactLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RECTPACK at none against ExactLink's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. RECTPACK sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ExactLink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RECTPACK ships an update fortnightly, ExactLink every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RECTPACK versus ExactLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRECTPACKExactLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam NashTak Shun Leung

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RECTPACK

One-time2
  • Tip Jar Small$1.99
  • Tip Jar Large$4.99
10 purchases

ExactLink

One-time10
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Extra Pack 6×6$0.99
  • Extra Pack 7×7$0.99
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  • Extra Pack 8×8$0.99
  • Extra Pack 9×9$0.99
  • Extra Pack 10×10$0.99
  • 20 Hints$2.99
  • Daily Quest Unlock$2.99
  • Remove Ads Pack$4.99
  • 100 Hints$9.99

Questions

Is RECTPACK free?
RECTPACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExactLink free?
ExactLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RECTPACK or ExactLink have ads?
ExactLink shows ads; RECTPACK does not.
Which is updated more often, RECTPACK or ExactLink?
RECTPACK ships an update fortnightly, and ExactLink every 10 days. Most recently, RECTPACK was updated on October 31, 2026 and ExactLink on October 25, 2026.

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