Comparison

Linked vs Pipe Connect

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

Pipe Connect

Features
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Pipe Connect - Puzzle Welcome to Pipe Connect - Puzzle, a relaxing puzzle game designed to help you unwind, relieve stress, and enjoy satisfying gameplay while sharpening your logic and problem-solving skills. Connect the pipes in the correct order to create a continuous flow and watch colorful liquid fill the entire network. Every completed path is accompanied by smooth animations and a satisfying sense of accomplishment, while each new level introduces fresh and increasingly engaging challenges. But not every pipe is available from the start! Some sections of the network are locked. Explore each level, find hidden keys, unlock blocked pipes, and reveal new paths. Only by planning your route carefully and unlocking the right sections will you be able to complete every puzzle. With its calming atmosphere, minimalist design, and smooth animations, Pipe Connect - Puzzle is the perfect game for both quick relaxing breaks and long, enjoyable play sessions. FEATURES Connect the Pipes Create the correct path and fill the entire network with colorful flowing liquid. Find Hidden Keys Explore each level to discover hidden keys that unlock blocked sections of the pipeline. Unlock New Paths Open locked pipe systems and solve even the most challenging puzzles. Hundreds of Engaging Levels From simple, relaxing puzzles to challenging brain teasers that will truly test your logic. Relaxing Gameplay No timers, no pressure—play at your own pace, enjoy the smooth flow of the liquid, and relax with every completed level. Minimalist Visual Style Clean graphics, pleasant colors, and beautiful animations create a calm and cozy gaming experience. Easy to Learn, Hard to Put Down Simple controls, progressively challenging levels, and new gameplay mechanics keep every puzzle fresh and exciting. Can you find every key, unlock every path, and fill every pipe with flowing liquid? Put your logic to the test and dive into the relaxing world of Pipe Connect - Puzzle today! Privacy: https://theinsta.games/privacy/ Terms: https://theinsta.games/terms/

Screenshots

Linked4 screens
Pipe Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pipe Connect at 15.0 against Linked's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. Linked sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pipe Connect sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Linked versus Pipe Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkedPipe Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStaple GamesINSTA Games

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
5 purchases

Pipe Connect

One-time5
  • Coins pack1$1.99
  • Coins pack2$7.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Pack$10.99
  • Coins pack3$14.99

Questions

Is Linked free?
Linked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pipe Connect free?
Pipe Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Linked or Pipe Connect have ads?
Both Linked and Pipe Connect show ads.

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