# Symbol Link vs Nymble

The clearest difference is price: Symbol Link at Free against Nymble's $4.99. Symbol Link also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 3). Nymble's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Symbol Link is free to download; Nymble costs $4.99 up front. Symbol Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Nymble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nymble holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symbol Link has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Symbol Link's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nymble's.

Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, Nymble weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Symbol Link | Nymble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nymble/id1542527234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 61 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) | [Vincent Lo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542527236) |

## What reviewers say

### Symbol Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884)

This puzzle game challenges you to connect matching symbols with a single path. It features a vast number of puzzles and challenges, with unique mechanics like autolinks and an advanced scoring system. Designed by the creator of Tetris, it offers stylish visuals and audio.

**Highlights:** 1650 puzzles, 300 challenges, 3 puzzle packs by Tetris author, Autolinks feature, Advanced score system, Hints and guides

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 12 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alexey's Pack II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alexey's Pack III | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack IV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack V | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack VI | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Innovative puzzle mechanics with auto-complete feature
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design and UI
- 🎵 Soothing music and sound design
- 😌 Relaxing and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive full-screen ads
- 💰 Ads appear after nearly every level
- 🎯 Ads positioned over continue/restart buttons causing accidental clicks
- ❌ Ad removal purchase doesn't work properly
- 📖 Unclear game instructions and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on tutorial/how-to screen with unresponsive controls
- Settings menu freezes on iPhone 5
- App force quits unexpectedly
- Occasional line freezing during gameplay
- Accidental App Store redirects from ad clicks

**Requested features**

- Add more free puzzle packs
- Implement ad-free version with reasonable pricing
- Provide clearer in-game tutorials and instructions
- Add difficulty ratings for puzzle packs before purchase
- Include confirmation dialog before using hints


### Nymble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nymble/id1542527234)

Embark on a turn-based puzzle adventure with Jack, leaping over obstacles and interacting with the environment. Plant a seedling to progress through 100 unique levels across five vibrant worlds, challenging your problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Turn-based puzzle action, Explore 5 vibrant worlds, 100 unique levels, Battle monsters and enemies, Hand-crafted pixel art, Immersive orchestral soundtrack

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Symbol Link free?

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

### Is Nymble free?

Nymble costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Symbol Link or Nymble?

Nymble is rated higher. Symbol Link averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Nymble averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Symbol Link or Nymble have ads?

Symbol Link shows ads; Nymble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Symbol Link or Nymble?

Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, and Nymble weekly. Most recently, Symbol Link was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nymble on October 14, 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.*