Comparison

Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle vs ExactLink

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

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Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle

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Can you connect the pipes before the fire spreads? Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle is a relaxing yet challenging pipe puzzle game with a thrilling new rescue mode. Rotate pipe tiles, trace the route and send water from the source to its destination. Then race the flames in Wildfire Rescue to save a kitten, a family home, campers and farm animals! NEW: WILDFIRE RESCUE A whole new game inside the game. A wildfire is spreading toward the scene above ground. Connect the underground pipes to the fire hydrant and blast the flames before everything burns! โ€ข 1,000 rescue levels across 40 chapters โ€ข Save a kitten stuck in a tree, a cottage, campers and a barn full of animals โ€ข Face the Fire Monster boss at the end of every chapter โ€ข Rocks, double fires and outlets to avoid keep every board fresh โ€ข Earn stars by putting the fire out fast โ€ข Power-ups: Freeze the fire, drop a Water Bomb or take a Head Start CONNECT PIPES & RESTORE THE WATER FLOW Rotate the tiles until they form one complete water network. Find the right connections, avoid dead ends and build a continuous route from start to finish. Bigger boards bring junctions, branches and tricky layouts that test your logic. 60 WORLDS TO EXPLORE Every 20 levels you travel to a new world, and the whole game changes with it: the painted landscape, the board, the pipes, even the menus. Wander from Timber Grove's forests through jade temples, coral reservoirs, volcanic forges, desert oases, crystal caverns and frozen glaciers. Unlock worlds as you progress, then equip your favourite. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY โ€ข Classic: relax and solve at your own pace โ€ข Rush: connect the pipes before time runs out โ€ข Master: huge networks full of deceptive branches and loops โ€ข Wildfire Rescue: beat the spreading fire and save the day THOUSANDS OF PUZZLES Over 2,000 classic puzzles, from beginner-friendly 5ร—5 grids to massive 13ร—13 networks, plus 1,000 Wildfire Rescue levels. The challenge grows as you go, so there is always another network waiting. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARDS Compete with players around the world and your friends for the most stars, the highest level and the best Wildfire record. SATISFYING WATER FLOW Complete the pipeline and watch water rush through every pipe you connected. Build it. Connect it. Watch it flow. PINCH & ZOOM Zoom and pan smoothly across large boards to trace routes and inspect every tile. STARS, HINTS & UNDO Earn up to three stars per puzzle and beat your best move count. Undo a wrong turn, or use a hint when a network has you stuck. DAILY REWARDS Come back every day for coins, hints and streak bonuses. PLAY OFFLINE No Wi-Fi? No problem. Enjoy every puzzle anywhere: commuting, travelling or relaxing at home. If you enjoy pipe puzzles, water flow games, plumber puzzles, logic games, brain teasers, tile rotation and rescue puzzles, there is always another challenge waiting for you. Study the network. Rotate the pipes. Stop the fire. Let the water flow! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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ExactLink

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ExactLink - Gem Duo Puzzle is a number line puzzle with a gem theme. Every gem has a twin. Connect each gem pair with one line, and make that line exactly the right length. Not just connected. Exact. Formerly ExactLink: Number Line Puzzle. The puzzles and modes are unchanged; only the look is new. HOW GEM PAIRS WORK In ExactLink, you link two gems by drawing a path between them across the grid, and the path has to be the exact length. That's the whole idea: a logic puzzle about connecting pairs and counting every step. If you enjoy number link, connect-the-dots or line puzzle games, you'll feel at home, with one extra rule that changes everything. HOW IT PLAYS Exact length Each gem pair has a target length. Draw a continuous line from one gem to its twin. Too short or too long, and that pair isn't finished. Counters below the board, such as 7/7, track each gem pair as you play. Plus and minus tiles Some tiles carry a plus (+) or minus (โˆ’) value, such as +3. Passing through one changes the effective length of your line, so a long detour can be exactly right and a shortcut can fall short. Exact+ Exact+ is the mode built around exact length and +/โˆ’ tiles. Every step counts. Classic Classic keeps the ExactLink feel with a more traditional flow, for when you want a cleaner line puzzle. Daily Quest A fresh challenge every day. Goals above the board Two goals are shown above the board. Fill all: every cell on the board must be filled. Match steps: the step count, that is the line length, must be correct. 1,000+ levels For short sessions or long runs. QUICK START FOR BEGINNERS 1. Find each gem's twin. Gems come in pairs that share a color and a shape. 2. Read the board. Look at the gems, the +/โˆ’ tiles and the goals above the board. 3. Draw a path. Drag from one gem to its twin through the grid. 4. Count as you go. Keep track of how many steps your line takes. 5. Use + and โˆ’ tiles on purpose. Route through them when you need to add or remove length. 6. Fix mistakes fast. Undo a step, Reset the board, or use a Hint when you're stuck. 7. Solve every pair to see CLEARED, then move on to the next level. THEMES AND ACCESSIBILITY โ€ข New gem theme: gem pairs, colored paths and a CLEARED celebration โ€ข Light & dark themes โ€ข Color-blind friendly palettes, and gems differ in shape as well as color โ€ข 12 languages โ€ข No account required: open and play FAQ What does "Match steps" mean? It's the goal shown above the board: the step count, that is the line length, must be correct. Fill all means every cell on the board must be filled. Has the gameplay changed? No. Exact length, +/โˆ’ tiles, Exact+, Classic and Daily Quest all work as before. Only the theme is new. Is ExactLink free? ExactLink is free to download. It includes ads and optional in-app purchases. You can enjoy the core puzzle without paying; in-app purchases are for players who want extras or fewer interruptions. What if I get stuck? Use Undo, Reset or a Hint. Which languages are supported? English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. ALSO FROM US Pet Mahjong: Cat Dog Duo: Hong Kong, American and Vietnamese mahjong with cats and dogs. Escape Bear: Nightmare Returns: a 3D endless runner. Ready? Link the gems and see if your line isโ€ฆ exact.

Screenshots

Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle4 screens
ExactLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ExactLink at every 10 days against Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle's monthly. Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ExactLink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle ships an update monthly, ExactLink every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

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Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle versus ExactLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe Connect Flow PuzzleExactLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size79 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPercy Ng'uniTak Shun Leung

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle

One-time5
  • Coin Pouch$0.99
  • 500 Coins$2.99
  • Remove Ads Forever$4.99
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  • Chest$6.99
  • Coin Treasury$14.99
10 purchases

ExactLink

One-time10
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Extra Pack 6ร—6$0.99
  • Extra Pack 7ร—7$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Extra Pack 8ร—8$0.99
  • Extra Pack 9ร—9$0.99
  • Extra Pack 10ร—10$0.99
  • 20 Hints$2.99
  • Daily Quest Unlock$2.99
  • Remove Ads Pack$4.99
  • 100 Hints$9.99

Questions

Is Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle free?
Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExactLink free?
ExactLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle or ExactLink have ads?
Both Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle and ExactLink show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle or ExactLink?
Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle ships an update monthly, and ExactLink every 10 days. Most recently, Pipe Connect Flow Puzzle was updated on October 31, 2026 and ExactLink on October 31, 2026.

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