# Zen Sort vs Link Dots

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen Sort | Link Dots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-dots-color-chains/id6806800379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Size | 61 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arslan Shaukat](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785087642) | [Sumpix Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800370510) |

## What reviewers say

### Zen Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-sort-calm-puzzle/id6799222041)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terracotta Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tide Night Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zen Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


### Link Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-dots-color-chains/id6806800379)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| 1,200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 16,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 140 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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