ExactLink vs FORMBO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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 (โ) 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 +/โ 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 +/โ 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 โ 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 โข New gem theme: gem pairs, colored paths and a CLEARED celebration โข Light & dark themes โข Color-blind friendly palettes, and gems differ in shape as well as color โข 12 languages โข 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, +/โ 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 isโฆ exact.
FORMBO
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FORMBO is a colorful shape-packing puzzle: drag, rotate and flip pieces to fill every board completely. Easy to learn, tricky to master. 9 WORLDS, ONE GOAL - Blocks โ classic square grids - Hive โ honeycomb boards - Twist โ fixed and locked pieces - Giants โ huge boards, huge pieces - Orbit โ circular boards that wrap around - Rush โ place pieces in a fixed order - Chroma โ two-sided pieces and color targets - Delta โ triangle grids - Prisma โ half-square pieces FEATURES - Over 1,000 hand-crafted levels with rising difficulty - A fresh daily puzzle every day - Quick tutorials in every world - Hints when you're stuck โ 3 free every day - Game Center achievements for every world - No account, no sign-up FORMBO PREMIUM (one-time purchase) - Unlimited hints - No ads - Play offline โ anywhere A game by DATOBO. Feedback? info@datobo.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FORMBO at daily against ExactLink's every 10 days. ExactLink's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ExactLink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and FORMBO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ExactLink ships an update every 10 days, FORMBO daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ExactLink | FORMBO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tak Shun Leung | DATOBO |
In-app purchases
ExactLink
- 5 Hints$0.99
- Extra Pack 6ร6$0.99
- Extra Pack 7ร7$0.99
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- Extra Pack 8ร8$0.99
- Extra Pack 9ร9$0.99
- Extra Pack 10ร10$0.99
- 20 Hints$2.99
- Daily Quest Unlock$2.99
- Remove Ads Pack$4.99
- 100 Hints$9.99
FORMBO
- FORMBO Premium$7.99








