# Linked vs Stickmen Hunt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stickmen Hunt at none against Linked's 10. Stickmen Hunt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Linked's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linked sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stickmen Hunt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stickmen Hunt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linked has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Linked ships an update every 3 weeks, Stickmen Hunt every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linked | Stickmen Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linked-pair-match-puzzle/id6769101352/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickmen-hunt/id6794371766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 49 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) |

## What reviewers say

### Linked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linked-pair-match-puzzle/id6769101352)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Helper Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| Best Value Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| 110,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Stickmen Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickmen-hunt/id6794371766)

Test your observation skills in this hidden-object puzzle game. Search colorful environments to find cleverly camouflaged stickmen before time runs out. Use a magnifying glass to help when you get stuck.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Vibrant illustrated environments, Challenging stickman spotting, Time-based levels, Magnifying glass hint system, Intuitive zoom controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linked free?

Linked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stickmen Hunt free?

Stickmen Hunt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Linked or Stickmen Hunt?

Stickmen Hunt is rated higher. Linked averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Stickmen Hunt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Linked or Stickmen Hunt have ads?

Both Linked and Stickmen Hunt show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linked or Stickmen Hunt?

Linked ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stickmen Hunt every 3 days. Most recently, Linked was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stickmen Hunt on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*