Comparison

Symbol Link vs Math Devil

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

Math Devil

A challenging 2D platformer that combines difficult levels with math-based puzzles. Navigate traps and solve problems involving various mathematical concepts to progress. It offers a unique test of both reflexes and intellect.

Highlights
  • Challenging 2D platformer gameplay
  • Math puzzle integration
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Variety of math concepts covered
  • Trap-filled environments
Features
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Dare you win this HARD MATH levels? -Impossible to pass all levels: 40 normal, 2 nightmare -Simple 2d platform but with math puzzles, not easy to win without thinking -Many traps here, be careful [Levels] Primary School: -Comparison Operators -Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division -Order of Operations -Decimal -Fraction -Negative Number -Variable -Function If your hands and brain are ready, good luck to you!

Screenshots

Symbol Link4 screens
Math Devil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Devil at 5.0 against Symbol Link's 4.5. Math Devil also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Symbol Link's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 1). 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. Symbol Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Math Devil asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Devil 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, Math Devil daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Symbol Link versus Math Devil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbol LinkMath Devil
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (63 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREY NOVIKOV友洲 陈

Customer experience

Symbol Link

All ratings63 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative24.5%

Math Devil

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Math Devil

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
None

Math Devil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Symbol Link free?
Symbol Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Devil free?
Math Devil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Symbol Link or Math Devil?
Math Devil is rated higher. Symbol Link averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Math Devil averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Symbol Link or Math Devil have ads?
Both Symbol Link and Math Devil show ads.
Which is updated more often, Symbol Link or Math Devil?
Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, and Math Devil daily. Most recently, Symbol Link was updated on November 1, 2026 and Math Devil on November 8, 2026.

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