Comparison

Hexic Link vs NumberLink

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

Head to head
About

Hexic Link

Connect matching pairs of dots on a hexagonal grid to fill the entire board. This puzzle game offers thousands of original challenges, ranging from easy to extremely difficult, with smooth interactions and competitive leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid puzzles
  • Connect matching dot pairs
  • Fill the entire board
  • 3000+ original puzzles
  • Smooth user interaction
  • GameCenter leaderboards
Features
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The MOST spectacular breakthrough for the #1 puzzle game of all time! FINALLY, the games you known & love have gone HEXIC! *** This is the game you've waited for years! *** Experience the mind-twisting addictiveness of this ingenious puzzle game! Now on a hexic grid, there are more turns, twists, & possibilities! You WILL get hooked instantly! To solve a puzzle, create paths by connecting matching pairs of dots without crossing each other. The puzzle is solved when all dots are connected & the whole board is filled! ~~ Why are we the BEST? ~~ * the ONE & ONLY hexic version of the games you love! * 3000+ Original Puzzles! * Super Smooth user Interaction! * Puzzles range from simple to extremely hard! * Compete for # Puzzle Solved with GameCenter LeaderBoard! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you love originality & total addictiveness, this is the game for you! Give it a try! We are sure you will fall in love with this game instantly! ~~~~~~

About

NumberLink

Connect matching numbered pairs with continuous paths, filling every cell on the grid. Enjoy over 1,000 logic puzzles with intuitive swipe controls and helpful tips. Play offline anytime for calm brain training.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ puzzles
  • Finger-draw paths
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Tip mode
  • Offline play
  • Multiple board sizes
Features
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Classic NumberLink (also called Number Link / Arukone). Connect each matching pair with one continuous path—then fill every cell on the grid. 1,000+ puzzles. Swipe to draw. Undo & redo. Tips when you’re stuck. Play offline anytime. HOW TO PLAY Link every number to its twin with an unbroken path that moves only horizontally or vertically. Paths can’t cross, split, or U-turn on themselves. When every pair is linked and every square is filled, you win. Easy to learn—deep enough for a long commute. WHO IT’S FOR • Fans of Flow-style path puzzles who want a numbered, logic-first version • Sudoku / Slitherlink / Hashi players looking for another Nikoli classic • Anyone who wants calm brain training without frantic timers • Beginners and experts—start on the tour, then climb to 11×16 boards FEATURES • 1,000+ NumberLink puzzles across many board sizes (6×6 up to 11×16) • Finger-draw paths: extend, cut through, and redraw with undo/redo • Tip mode to reveal a correct path when you’re blocked • Move counter and personal best tracking • How-to-play guide with clear examples • Offline play—no connection required for core packs • Extra puzzle packs when you want more • Optional subscription to remove ads and unlock perks (cancel anytime) WHY NUMBERLINK Colored “pipe” clones are everywhere. NumberLink is the classic form: numbered pairs, full-grid coverage, and pure deduction. Our boards scale from a short tour to large grids that reward planning—not spammy level mills. Draw with your finger, fix mistakes instantly, and keep a quiet streak going offline. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.puzzles-together.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Hexic Link4 screens
NumberLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hexic Link at none against NumberLink's 4. Hexic Link also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (370 vs 1). NumberLink's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, monetization model 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. NumberLink sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hexic Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NumberLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexic Link has 370 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexic Link ships an update every 3 months, NumberLink every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hexic Link versus NumberLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexic LinkNumberLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (370 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings370 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThinkCube Inc.建明 顾

Bugs and requests

Hexic Link

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after completing levels
  • Inability to close ads
  • Horizontal orientation issues
  • Incorrect in-app purchases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Undo/step back button
  • More difficult levels
  • Progress sync across devices
  • Customization options (themes, etc.)
  • Improved performance on older devices

NumberLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hexic Link

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NumberLink

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • 600 COINS$1.99
  • 1800 COINS$3.99
  • 3600 COINS$5.99

Questions

Is Hexic Link free?
Hexic Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NumberLink free?
NumberLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexic Link or NumberLink?
NumberLink is rated higher. Hexic Link averages 4.6 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while NumberLink averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hexic Link or NumberLink have ads?
NumberLink shows ads; Hexic Link does not.
Which is updated more often, Hexic Link or NumberLink?
Hexic Link ships an update every 3 months, and NumberLink every 10 days. Most recently, Hexic Link was updated on November 3, 2026 and NumberLink on November 3, 2026.

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