# Cookie Clickers vs Linko

The clearest difference is rating: Linko at 5.0 against Cookie Clickers's 4.1. Cookie Clickers's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cookie Clickers sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Linko sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cookie Clickers has 5.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cookie Clickers ships an update fortnightly, Linko every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookie Clickers | Linko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-clickers/id703439482/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-one-line-path/id6774304399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 157 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) | [Risola Madaminova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896543285) |

## What reviewers say

### Cookie Clickers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-clickers/id703439482)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Family, #113 Top Free · Strategy, #154 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Tap on a giant cookie to bake as many as possible. Use your baked cookies to buy upgrades that increase your baking speed. Compete with friends and aim to bake a quadrillion cookies in this endlessly fun clicker game.

**Highlights:** Tap to bake cookies, Purchase upgrades, Collect golden cookies, Endless gameplay, Facebook and Game Center integration, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Golden Cookies | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Time Warp | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Magic Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 9 Magic Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Time Warps | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Golden Cookies | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7 Time Warps | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15 Time Warps | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45 Time Warps | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍪 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet engaging mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth performance and low lag
- 💡 Nostalgic appeal for long-time fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Can be very time-consuming and addictive
- 💰 Some features feel locked behind paywalls
- 🕰️ Slow progress and upgrade system

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent golden cookie spawns
- Upgrade purchase issues
- Saving and loading problems
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More power-up and upgrade options
- Ability to reset progress or prestige
- Leaderboard improvements and challenges
- Offline progress tracking enhancements


### Linko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linko-one-line-path/id6774304399)

This is a calming puzzle game where you draw a single, unbroken line to connect numbered dots in order and fill every cell of the grid. It offers a focused, ad-free experience with hand-tuned levels and a daily challenge.

**Highlights:** Single unbroken line puzzles, Connect numbered dots sequentially, Fill every cell in the grid, Hand-tuned levels, Daily puzzles, Offline play, Calm dark UI

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Linko Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Chest | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cookie Clickers free?

Cookie Clickers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Linko free?

Linko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cookie Clickers or Linko?

Linko is rated higher. Cookie Clickers averages 4.1 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Linko averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cookie Clickers or Linko have ads?

Both Cookie Clickers and Linko show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cookie Clickers or Linko?

Cookie Clickers ships an update fortnightly, and Linko every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cookie Clickers was updated on September 26, 2026 and Linko on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*