Zip Connection vs Line Forge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Zip Connection
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Zip Connection is a clean, satisfying logic puzzle where your goal is simple: draw a continuous path that connects all the numbers in order and fills every single cell on the grid. No empty squares. No skipped numbers. Every move counts. HOW TO PLAY Start from number 1 and connect the numbers in order Your path must pass through every cell on the grid Reach the last number before time runs out Use hints if you get stuck or challenge yourself to go hint-free FEATURES * 1,000+ handcrafted puzzles across four difficulty levels * A brand new Daily Challenge every day * Every puzzle is timed * Hint system, Let the game guide you one step at a time * Collection, revisit and replay every puzzle you've solved * Supports Dark & Light mode automatically DIFFICULTY LEVELS Easy (5ร5) - perfect for learning the rules Medium (6ร6, 7ร7) - a satisfying daily workout Hard (8ร8, 9ร9) - for serious puzzle solvers Expert (10ร10โ12ร12) - only the sharpest minds finish these DAILY CHALLENGE One unique puzzle every day. Complete it to keep your streak alive. Come back tomorrow for a new one. CLEAN & FOCUSED No unnecessary features. No cluttered UI. Just you, the grid, and the numbers. Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Line Forge
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Line Forge is a numberlink puzzle game built around one idea: the puzzle should bend to you, not the other way around. Draw a line between every matching pair until each cell of the grid is filled. The rule is simple. What's different is everything around it. Forge your line. Your way. Most numberlink games push you through one linear progression. Line Forge gives you the whole catalog and lets you choose what to play, how to play, and where. A new puzzle every day if you want a daily ritual. One large puzzle per week if you want a fight. - 19,414 verified puzzles across 39 grid sizes โ squares from 5ร5 to 20ร20, plus 26 rectangular shapes - Daily Puzzle โ a new fixed puzzle every day, the same grid for everyone; build a streak - Weekly Challenge โ one large puzzle per week from the heavy-end pool (16ร16 and up) - Filter by difficulty โ pick what fits your mood, not what the game decides for you - Pick your dimensions โ small grids for a quick reset, mid-size grids when you want to settle in - iPhone and iPad, portrait and landscape โ every device and orientation built as first-class, not retrofitted. 20ร20 grids fit on iPhone SE; 5ร5s feel right on iPad Pro - Zoom and pan โ see the whole board or focus where you're thinking - Sync across your devices โ start on your iPhone, finish on your iPad. Streaks, completions, and your spot in the catalog follow you - Set the sound โ a metal track forged for the game, an ethereal alternative if you want quiet focus, or no music at all; mute is a first-class choice, not a buried setting - Hints when you need them โ first one each day is free; no manufactured paywalls Independently forged. Line Forge is built by Red Beard Foundry โ a solo indie studio in Indiana making software with deliberate craft. Every puzzle in the catalog has been solved and verified before it ships. The forge is the point. No ads between puzzles. No timer pressure outside the weekly challenge. No dark patterns. Remove ads with a one-time purchase if you want, or play free with light banner support. Forge your line.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Line Forge at 18.0 against Zip Connection's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Zip Connection sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Line Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Zip Connection | Line Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | โ |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 18.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ibrahim efnan Eser | Red Beard Foundry |
In-app purchases
Zip Connection
- Small Hint Pack$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Medium Hint Pack$2.99
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- Large Hint Pack$5.99
Line Forge
- Remove Ads$4.99









