Symbol Link vs Lock Shape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 1650 puzzles
- 300 challenges
- 3 puzzle packs by Tetris author
- Autolinks feature
- Advanced score system
- Hints and guides
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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
Lock Shape
Test your reflexes and focus in this challenging shape-matching game. Spin the octagon to align with incoming shapes and aim for the highest score. It's easy to learn but incredibly difficult to master, offering an addictive experience.
- Shape matching gameplay
- Precision tapping controls
- High score challenges
- Addictive gameplay loop
- Free to play
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Test your reflexes and focus in Lock Shape — the ultimate fast-paced shape and color matching challenge! Can you keep up as the speed ramps up? Tap with precision, spin the wheel, and match incoming shapes and colors before they collide. Easy to pick up, impossible to put down! TWO ADDICTIVE GAME MODES: • Shapes Mode: Tap left or right to rotate the octagon and lock in the falling geometric shapes. • Colors Mode: Tap to spin the color wheel and match the falling balls with the right color. KEY FEATURES: • Fast-Paced Reflex Gameplay: Sharpen your reaction time and hand-eye coordination with dynamic, scaling difficulty. • Simple, Intuitive Controls: Seamless one-touch / two-thumb controls designed specifically for one-handed or quick play sessions. • Global Game Center Leaderboards: Compete with friends and players worldwide for the #1 high score. • Share Your Triumphs: Generate custom scorecard snapshots directly to social media and challenge your friends. • Sleek Geometric Aesthetics: Minimalist modern design, smooth animations, and satisfying sound effects. • 100% Free to Play: Jump in anytime, anywhere — perfect for quick breaks or long streaks! How fast are your reflexes? Download Lock Shape today and see how long you can survive! Privacy Policy: https://foodbooks.in/lock-shape/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Shape at none against Symbol Link's 7. Lock Shape also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Symbol Link's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 20 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Symbol Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Lock Shape asks for nothing beyond the download.
Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, Lock Shape every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Symbol Link | Lock Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANDREY NOVIKOV | kunal rameshbhai |
Customer experience
Symbol Link
Lock Shape
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
Lock Shape
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Symbol Link
- 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
Lock Shape
No in-app purchases









