Comparison

Symbol Link vs Wordcasters

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

Wordcasters

This game blends word search puzzles with match-3 mechanics and RPG elements. Manipulate the game board with magical spells to find words, overcome challenges, and embark on quests. Features include various game modes, from relaxing adventures to timed challenges.

Highlights
  • Spellcasting to manipulate the board
  • Magical creatures that affect gameplay
  • Adventure quests
  • Timed and endless game modes
  • Letter manipulation spells
  • Score-boosting jewels
Features
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Wordcasters: A Magical Twist on Word Puzzles Experience a spellbinding fusion of classic word searches, the cascading energy of match-3 games, and the quests and magic of an adventure game. Unleash Your Word Power Don't just find words—manipulate the board itself. Use your Magic Meter to cast powerful spells that turn the tide of every level: * Swap & Shuffle: Rearrange letters to find the perfect hidden sequence. * Change & Vanish: Transmute a single tile or wipe every instance of a troublesome letter from the board. * Reveal: Peer through the fog to locate the longest, most powerful words. * Melt & Extinguish: Thaw frozen tiles or douse spreading fires before they consume your options. * Tornado & Meteor: Harness nature to clear entire rows or columns in a single, devastating move. Friends & Foes The enchanted forest is alive with more than just letters! Watch the board closely as legendary creatures intervene: * Magical Fairies: Friendly spirits occasionally flutter by to enchant ordinary letters, turning them into valuable jewels that double or triple your word scores! * Mischievous Dragons: These flying foes will attempt to thwart your progress, turning your vital letters into solid stone. Choose Your Journey Whether you want a relaxing afternoon or a heart-pounding trial, Wordcasters has a mode for every player: * Adventure: Embark on a grand quest through enchanted landscapes. Complete objectives at your own pace with no ticking clock. * Timed Adventure: Raise the stakes! Balance your quest objectives against the pressure of a dwindling timer. * Challenge: The ultimate test for word wizards. Face unique handicaps, restricted magic, and expert-level quests. * Endless: Pure, meditative word creation. No quests, no limits—just you and your magic. Download Wordcasters today and discover how powerful your vocabulary can truly be!

Screenshots

Symbol Link4 screens
Wordcasters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wordcasters at 5.0 against Symbol Link's 4.5. Wordcasters also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Symbol Link's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Wordcasters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wordcasters 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 10, 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 Wordcasters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, Wordcasters every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Symbol Link versus Wordcasters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbol LinkWordcasters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (63 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB381 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperANDREY NOVIKOVJay Bacal

Customer experience

Symbol Link

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

Wordcasters

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
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

Wordcasters

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

Wordcasters

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Symbol Link free?
Symbol Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wordcasters free?
Wordcasters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Symbol Link or Wordcasters?
Wordcasters is rated higher. Symbol Link averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Wordcasters averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Symbol Link or Wordcasters have ads?
Symbol Link shows ads; Wordcasters does not.
Which is updated more often, Symbol Link or Wordcasters?
Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, and Wordcasters every 3 days. Most recently, Symbol Link was updated on October 23, 2026 and Wordcasters on October 5, 2026.

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