Comparison

Linked vs MathMatch

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

MathMatch

Features
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Hit the target number — that's the whole game. Every level drops a board full of numbers and math operators. You get a goal, like 24, and combine tiles to reach it: 4×6, 20+4, 30−6, whatever the board hands you. Easy to start, satisfying to solve. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Reach the target: build the goal number from the tiles on the board - Use every operator: add, subtract, multiply and divide - Beat the limits: each level runs on both a move count and a timer - Grab boosters: extra moves, extra time and score multipliers when you're in a tight spot - Collect legendary minds: unlock rare collectible stones themed after great thinkers, from Pythagoras onward - Come back daily: log in for a reward every day Chain the right moves and your multiplier climbs, so finishing with moves to spare pays off. Play one quick round or push for a better score — MathMatch fits a spare minute or a long sit. No fluff, just numbers and a colorful board to solve them on.

Screenshots

Linked4 screens
MathMatch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MathMatch at daily against Linked's every 3 weeks. 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 MathMatch sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linked ships an update every 3 weeks, MathMatch daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Linked versus MathMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkedMathMatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStaple GamesMachTech Digital OÜ

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

MathMatch

One-time5
  • 250 Gold – Starter$2.99
  • 650 Gold (+50 Bonus)$3.99
  • 1,500 Gold – Most Popular$8.99
Show 2 more
  • 3,400 Gold (+600 Bonus)$17.99
  • 7,500 Gold – Mega Pack$34.99

Questions

Is Linked free?
Linked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathMatch free?
MathMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Linked or MathMatch have ads?
Both Linked and MathMatch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Linked or MathMatch?
Linked ships an update every 3 weeks, and MathMatch daily. Most recently, Linked was updated on October 13, 2026 and MathMatch on October 9, 2026.

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