Comparison

Sproutdoku vs Link Roads

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

Head to head
About

Sproutdoku

Features
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Meet Sproutdoku — a fresh take on grid logic puzzles. Plant a sprout in every row, every column and every color patch. Simple to learn in seconds, surprisingly deep to master. THREE SIMPLE RULES • One sprout per row and column • One sprout per color patch • Sprouts can never touch — not even diagonally Every level has exactly one solution, and you can always find it with pure logic. Mark impossible cells with an X, drag to mark whole lines, and take back marks freely with unlimited undo. But choose carefully where you plant: three wrong sprouts and the level is lost! A GARDEN THAT GROWS WITH YOU • 100 hand-tuned levels, from cozy 4×4 beds to sprawling 9×9 gardens • A gentle interactive tutorial teaches you everything in one minute • Difficulty peaks: special HARD and SUPER HARD levels mark your climb • Timed challenges appear as your skills bloom — beat the clock for bonus points, or extend time when a puzzle gets thorny HELPFUL GARDEN TOOLS • Hint: highlights cells the rules already rule out — the logic stays yours • Sprout: plants one correct sprout when you are truly stuck • Unlimited undo for your pencil marks, always free MORE TO LOVE • An adorable sprout buddy cheers you on • Climb the global leaderboard • Your progress is saved automatically — no account, no sign-up • Play offline, anywhere • Colorful, hand-crafted design that is easy on the eyes Fans of sudoku, Queens-style puzzles, star battle and binary logic grids will feel right at home — and anyone can pick it up in seconds. Sproutdoku is free to play. It contains ads and optional in-app purchases, including a one-time option to remove interstitial ads. Ready to grow your brain?

About

Link Roads

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Can you build the right road and connect the entire route? Link Roads is a relaxing logic puzzle where every clue helps you find the missing pieces of the road. Read the numbers for each row and column, decide where the road belongs, and choose the right shapes to create one continuous path. Complete the connection and watch the car drive through the road you built! Why You'll Love Link Roads Build the Perfect Route – Place road pieces in the right spots and create a complete path from start to finish. Follow the Number Clues – Use the numbers around the grid to figure out how many road pieces belong in each row and column. Pure Logic Puzzles – Every grid can be solved by thinking carefully, eliminating empty spaces, and finding the correct connections. Choose the Right Road Pieces – Straights, turns, and different road shapes come together to form your final route. Satisfying to Complete – Watch the entire road connect piece by piece, then see the car travel through your finished route. More Challenges Ahead – Start with simple grids and take on increasingly tricky layouts as you progress. Hints When You Need Them – Need a little help finding the next piece? Use a hint and keep building. Easy to understand and satisfying to solve, Link Roads turns every grid into a small logic challenge. Follow the clues, connect every road, and find the route that makes everything fit. Build the road. Complete the connection. Let the car roll!

Screenshots

Sproutdoku4 screens
Link Roads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link Roads at none against Sproutdoku's 7. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Sproutdoku sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Link Roads asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Sproutdoku versus Link Roads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSproutdokuLink Roads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB206 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPlayScoutRed Rope Games

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Sproutdoku

One-time7
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Sack of Coins$7.99
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  • Chest of Coins$14.99
  • Vault of Coins$29.99
  • Hoard of Coins$54.99
  • Treasure of Coins$99.99
None

Link Roads

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sproutdoku free?
Sproutdoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link Roads free?
Link Roads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sproutdoku or Link Roads have ads?
Both Sproutdoku and Link Roads show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sproutdoku or Link Roads?
Sproutdoku ships an update weekly, and Link Roads weekly. Most recently, Sproutdoku was updated on October 24, 2026 and Link Roads on October 7, 2026.

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