Comparison

Zen Sort vs Link Dots

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

Head to head
About

Zen Sort

Features
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Some puzzle games want your attention. Zen Sort just wants to keep you company. Pour little animals between glass jars until each one holds a single kind of friend. That's the whole game. There is no timer counting down, no lives to run out, and no way to lose — only a quiet, satisfying click as the last crab settles into place. A GAME THAT NEVER RUSHES YOU • No timers. No lives. No energy meter, ever. • Unlimited undo, always free — never watch an ad to fix a mistake • Par moves are a gentle target, not a punishment • Put it down mid-level and it waits exactly where you left it 3,000 LEVELS, EVERY ONE SOLVABLE Every single level is verified by a solver before it ships, so you will never hit an impossible board. They open gently — four colours at first — and grow to twelve as you find your rhythm. MEET THE SHORE FRIENDS Sort a crab, a sleepy fox, a chick, a frog, a little whale and more. Each one has its own soft voice, so you hear who is moving. Unlock a theme and the whole cast changes with it — nocturnal creatures for Tide Night, garden visitors for Zen Garden. ONE MINDFUL SORT A DAY The Daily Calm is the same puzzle for everyone, refreshed each morning. Keep a streak if you like streaks — and if life gets in the way, a free monthly freeze covers a missed day. No guilt built in. A SHORE THAT FILLS UP Stars wash treasures onto your beach: sea glass, a striped pebble, a message in a bottle, eventually a lighthouse. Twelve to find, all earned by playing. MADE TO BE KIND • Colourblind-friendly — every friend is a different shape, not just a colour • Full VoiceOver support • Reduced-motion setting for anyone who prefers things still • Plays completely offline No leaderboards. No rivals. No streak-shaming. Just you, a beach, and something gentle to tidy.

About

Link Dots

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Connect the joy in Link Dots – a colorful chain puzzle where one smooth swipe can light up the whole board! Your mission is simple: draw a path through dots of the same color and pop the entire chain. The longer the link, the bigger the blast — loop your line for spectacular full-color clears. Along the way, link through hundreds of levels, collect stars and open daily mystery crates. When the board plays hard to get, friendly boosters shake things loose. Features: - Silky swipe-to-link gameplay with juicy chain pops - Hundreds of levels plus a score-chasing Endless mode - Handy boosters for stubborn boards - Daily mystery crates packed with rewards - One-finger play, fully offline How long will your longest chain be? — VIP is available as an auto-renewing subscription (Monthly or Yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sumpix.co/privacy-games.html

Screenshots

Zen Sort4 screens
Link Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Link Dots at daily against Zen Sort's every 2 months. 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. Zen Sort sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Link Dots sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Sort ships an update every 2 months, Link Dots daily. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Zen Sort versus Link Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen SortLink Dots
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArslan ShaukatSumpix Srl

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zen Sort

One-time4
  • Terracotta Theme$1.99
  • Tide Night Theme$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • Zen Pass$9.99
10 purchases

Link Dots

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$3.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • 1,200 Coins$0.99
  • 10 Gems$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
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  • Value Bundle$7.99
  • 16,000 Coins$9.99
  • 60 Gems$9.99
  • Mega Bundle$14.99
  • 140 Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Zen Sort free?
Zen Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link Dots free?
Link Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zen Sort or Link Dots have ads?
Both Zen Sort and Link Dots show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Sort or Link Dots?
Zen Sort ships an update every 2 months, and Link Dots daily. Most recently, Zen Sort was updated on November 10, 2026 and Link Dots on November 10, 2026.

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