Comparison

Flow Tiles vs ExactLink

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

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Flow Tiles

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Flow Tiles is a minimalist puzzle game that looks simple โ€” until you realise every single cell of the grid has to be filled. No shortcuts, no empty spaces. Just you, the grid, and the elegant challenge of finding the one route that works. HOW TO PLAY Drag from one colored dot to its matching pair. Paths can't cross each other, and when every pair is connected, every cell of the grid must be covered. Easy to learn. Deeply satisfying to master. WHAT MAKES FLOW TILES DIFFERENT โ€ข Every puzzle is guaranteed solvable โ€” by hand-crafted design or seeded generation โ€ข 120 levels across 4 difficulty tiers โ€ข Grid sizes grow with you โ€” from cozy 5ร—5 starters to punishing 11ร—11 Grand Master boards โ€ข Legends Zone โ€” endless procedurally generated puzzles for when you've mastered the main campaign FEATURES โ€ข Four difficulties: Easy, Medium, Hard, Grand Master โ€ข Global leaderboard โ€” compete with players worldwide โ€ข Earn ranks from Beginner to Flow God as your score climbs โ€ข Scoring rewards clever solutions and fast solves โ€ข Clean dark UI designed to make the colors pop โ€ข Play offline โ€” no account, no sign-up โ€ข Toggleable music, sound effects, and haptics PERFECT FOR โ€ข Commutes, coffee breaks, and "just one more" moments โ€ข Logic lovers, crossword solvers, sudoku fans โ€ข Anyone who likes puzzles that reward careful thinking over reflexes REMOVE ADS A one-time purchase removes all ads forever. No subscriptions. No pay-to-win. Just a cleaner experience. Flow Tiles respects your time. No energy bars, no nagging timers, no dark patterns. Just a perfectly tuned puzzle game you can pick up and put down whenever you want. Download Flow Tiles and find your flow.

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ExactLink

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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 (โˆ’) 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 +/โˆ’ 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 +/โˆ’ 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 โˆ’ 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 โ€ข New gem theme: gem pairs, colored paths and a CLEARED celebration โ€ข Light & dark themes โ€ข Color-blind friendly palettes, and gems differ in shape as well as color โ€ข 12 languages โ€ข 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, +/โˆ’ 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 isโ€ฆ exact.

Screenshots

Flow Tiles4 screens
ExactLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ExactLink at fortnightly against Flow Tiles's every 4 months. Flow Tiles's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Flow Tiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ExactLink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow Tiles ships an update every 4 months, ExactLink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Flow Tiles versus ExactLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlow TilesExactLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size58 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTendai KarumaTak Shun Leung

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flow Tiles

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
10 purchases

ExactLink

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

Questions

Is Flow Tiles free?
Flow Tiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExactLink free?
ExactLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flow Tiles or ExactLink have ads?
Both Flow Tiles and ExactLink show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow Tiles or ExactLink?
Flow Tiles ships an update every 4 months, and ExactLink fortnightly. Most recently, Flow Tiles was updated on October 31, 2026 and ExactLink on November 6, 2026.

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