Comparison

Symbol Link vs MemoSwap

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

Head to head
About

Symbol Link

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
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TETRIS® 40 YEARS: This game designed by Tetris® creator. Symbol Link designed by Tetris author Alexey Pajitnov is a novel take based on a well-known Number Link and Flow game mechanics. !!! Any in-game purchase makes the game ads-free !!! Solve puzzles pairing up matching symbols with a single path. Team up with your iPhone or iPad artificial intelligence to score points by drawing autolinks – two symbols automatically connected when definite path between them exists. Main Symbol Link features: •1650 puzzles; •300 challenges of 5 different types; •3 puzzle packs braincrafted by Tetris author Alexey Pajitnov; •Stylish visuals, music and sound effects. Go higher with unique Symbol Link features: •Puzzle boards of hundred different sizes and shapes; •Autolinks to save your time but challenge you more; •Advanced score system thoroughly measuring every move you play and quality of final solution; •Hints and guides displaying previous solutions to assist your play. Link to gameplay video: http://youtu.be/eb1Ic1G_ZLw Link to game page at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/symlink

About

MemoSwap

Features
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MemoSwap: The Interactive Board Game to Challenge Your Visual Memory! Discover an all-new interactive board game designed to test your visual memory! Flip the cards, find the right combinations, memorize your opponents' moves, and create the ultimate strategy to be the first to cross the finish line! Playable with up to 4 players on a single device, MemoSwap is perfect for relaxing and bonding moments with family or friends. Features: - Play with up to 4 players on the same iPad or iPhone (play for free with two players) - Suitable for all ages, from 7 to 77, a game for the whole family - 6 types of double-sided cards in 4 vibrant colors - Choose from 3 game modes: 36, 48, or 60 cards (48 in the free version) - Challenge yourself against 3 levels of AI (basic level included in the free version) - Interactive tutorial for quick and easy understanding - No ads! - No internet connection required to play - No account creation needed - Premium mode available: pay once and unlock all features - Game developed in France with love! Download MemoSwap now and immerse yourself in a world of competition, strategy, and entertainment for the whole family!

Screenshots

Symbol Link4 screens
MemoSwap2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MemoSwap at none against Symbol Link's shown. MemoSwap also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Symbol Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and MemoSwap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, MemoSwap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Symbol Link versus MemoSwap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbol LinkMemoSwap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREY NOVIKOVFrederic Delsert

Bugs and requests

Symbol Link

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Ad removal in-app purchase not functioning
  • Notification center alerts appearing despite being disabled
  • Hint button too small and easily triggered accidentally

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Add ability to purchase hints
  • Improve hint button placement to avoid accidental clicks
  • Add volume sliders for sound effects
  • Reduce frequency of ads or limit to banner ads only
  • Add Chromecast support

MemoSwap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Symbol Link

One-time7
  • Pack of 12 Hints$1.99
  • Alexey's Pack II$1.99
  • Alexey's Pack III$1.99
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  • Puzzle Pack IV$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Puzzle Pack V$1.99
  • Puzzle Pack VI$1.99
1 purchases

MemoSwap

One-time1
  • MemoSwap Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Symbol Link free?
Symbol Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MemoSwap free?
MemoSwap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Symbol Link or MemoSwap have ads?
Symbol Link shows ads; MemoSwap does not.
Which is updated more often, Symbol Link or MemoSwap?
Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, and MemoSwap every 3 weeks. Most recently, Symbol Link was updated on November 1, 2026 and MemoSwap on November 3, 2026.

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