Comparison

Linked vs Infinite Ascent

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

Infinite Ascent

Bounce upwards on platforms, collecting power-ups and outrunning a persistent ghost. Navigate dynamic zones with unique environmental challenges. Unlock cosmetic items and compete with friends on the global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Endless jumping gameplay
  • Dynamic environmental zones
  • Collect boosts and coins
  • Unlockable skins
  • Friend leaderboards
  • Outrun a ghost antagonist
Features
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Infinite Ascent is an endless jumper. Bounce up platforms, grab boosts, and stay ahead of Jerry the ghost! Zones change the climb — wind, ice, heat, shrink, grow, and invert. Earn coins as you play and unlock skins for free. Compete with your friends on the leaderboard! Show them who's the best climber ever!

Screenshots

Linked4 screens
Infinite Ascent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infinite Ascent at 100% against Linked's 0%. Infinite Ascent also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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 Infinite Ascent sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Infinite Ascent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Linked's written reviews are positive against 100% of Infinite Ascent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linked ships an update every 3 weeks, Infinite Ascent every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Linked versus Infinite Ascent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkedInfinite Ascent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStaple GamesGabriello Lima

Customer experience

Linked

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

Infinite Ascent

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 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
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  • 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
3 purchases

Infinite Ascent

One-time3
  • Unlock All Player Skins$0.99
  • Unlock All Jerry Skins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Linked free?
Linked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Infinite Ascent free?
Infinite Ascent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linked or Infinite Ascent?
Infinite Ascent is rated higher. Linked averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Infinite Ascent averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Linked or Infinite Ascent have ads?
Both Linked and Infinite Ascent show ads.
Which is updated more often, Linked or Infinite Ascent?
Linked ships an update every 3 weeks, and Infinite Ascent every 3 days. Most recently, Linked was updated on October 24, 2026 and Infinite Ascent on October 9, 2026.

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