Comparison

Linked vs Orbit Hook

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

Head to head
About

Linked

Connect matching tiles to clear the board in this relaxing puzzle game. Chain links for satisfying clears and unlock collectibles. Enjoy a pressure-free experience with optional hints and power-ups.

Highlights
  • Connect matching tiles
  • Clear the board
  • Unlock collectibles
  • Join teams
  • Leaderboard integration
  • No timers or pressure
Features
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Find the pair. Link them. Watch the board melt away. Linked is the relaxing puzzle where you connect matching tiles to clear the board. Every link feels satisfying, every cleared line is a little win, and there's always just one more level. HOW TO PLAY • Tap two matching tiles to link them: side by side, across cleared spaces, or at the two ends of a row • Every pair you clear opens up new links. Chain them and melt the whole board away • Out of moves? Add a fresh line and keep the run alive EASY TO LEARN, IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN Your first level takes seconds. Then the boards grow, the layouts get sneakier, and hard levels bring clutch moments where one clever link saves the entire run. Hints, hammers, and swaps have your back when you need a nudge. EVERY WIN FEEDS THE GUMBALL MACHINE Winning levels fills up the gumball machine. Give it a crank and a shiny new collectible drops into your collection. Complete rows to claim rewards, finish the whole set, and start on the next one. ALWAYS SOMETHING TO COME BACK FOR • JOURNEY: climb the level path and crack open milestone chests along the way • STAR STREAK: stack stars across wins and cash in bigger and bigger rewards • TEAMS: join a team, share lives, and climb together • LEADERBOARD: see how far you can go in Game Center MADE FOR REAL LIFE Play a level while the coffee brews or sink into a long session on the couch. No timers, no pressure. Just you, the board, and the next satisfying link. Beautiful on iPhone and iPad. Download Linked free and clear your first board today.

About

Orbit Hook

A fast-paced arcade game that challenges your reflexes with one-tap controls. Swing through vibrant worlds, avoid traps, and unlock cosmetic items. Compete for global high scores in an endless progression.

Highlights
  • One-tap gameplay
  • Smooth physics and controls
  • Unlockable Orbs and Ropes
  • Cosmetic item collection
  • Multiple visual worlds
  • Endless progression
  • Global high scores
Features
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Orbit Hook is a fast-paced one-tap arcade game where every move matters. Swing between glowing orbs, avoid deadly traps, and challenge your reflexes in an endless journey through beautifully crafted worlds. Features: • One-tap gameplay that’s easy to learn, difficult to master • Smooth physics and satisfying controls • Unlock dozens of unique Orbs and Ropes • Open Crates and collect rare cosmetics • Discover multiple worlds with unique visual themes • Endless progression and global high scores • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • 120Hz ProMotion support on compatible devices Can you master every orbit?

Screenshots

Linked4 screens
Orbit Hook4 screens

Verdict

The call

Linked and Orbit Hook both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Orbit Hook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Linked's. Orbit Hook also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Linked's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Linked sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Orbit Hook sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Linked against 4.7 for Orbit Hook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Linked's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orbit Hook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linked ships an update every 3 weeks, Orbit Hook every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linked versus Orbit Hook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkedOrbit Hook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB51 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperStaple GamesHATICE GOZE

Customer experience

Linked

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Orbit Hook

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Linked

One-time10
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • Helper Pack$7.99
  • 5,000 Coins$7.99
Show 7 more
  • 10,000 Coins$14.99
  • Power Pack$19.99
  • 25,000 Coins$29.99
  • Mega Pack$49.99
  • 60,000 Coins$59.99
  • Best Value Pack$99.99
  • 110,000 Coins$99.99
9 purchases

Orbit Hook

One-time9
  • 100 Orbit Coins$0.99
  • 3 Rehook Tokens$0.99
  • 350 Orbit Coins$2.99
Show 6 more
  • 10 Rehook Tokens$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 25 Rehook Tokens$5.99
  • 1,000 Orbit Coins$7.99
  • 2,500 Orbit Coins$17.99
  • 6,000 Orbit Coins$39.99

Questions

Is Linked free?
Linked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Hook free?
Orbit Hook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linked or Orbit Hook?
Orbit Hook is rated higher. Linked averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Orbit Hook averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Linked or Orbit Hook have ads?
Both Linked and Orbit Hook show ads.
Which is updated more often, Linked or Orbit Hook?
Linked ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orbit Hook every 4 days. Most recently, Linked was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orbit Hook on October 24, 2026.

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