# Symbol Link vs Mafiaa

The clearest difference is rating: Mafiaa at 5.0 against Symbol Link's 4.5. Mafiaa also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Symbol Link's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Symbol Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Mafiaa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mafiaa 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 2, 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 Mafiaa's.

Symbol Link ships an update every 3 months, Mafiaa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Symbol Link | Mafiaa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mafiaa/id6762223521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 69 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) | [Nick Bassaly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849049278) |

## 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

**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


### Mafiaa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mafiaa/id6762223521)

This app facilitates social deduction games by managing hidden roles and game phases. It streamlines gameplay with features like daylight trials and midnight orders, ensuring smooth execution of complex scenarios for groups playing together.

**Highlights:** Hidden role assignment, Daylight trial management, Midnight order execution, Role tracking (detective, doctor, etc.), Streamlined rule enforcement, Group gameplay facilitator

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mafiaa Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Mafiaa Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Symbol Link free?

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

### Is Mafiaa free?

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

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

Mafiaa is rated higher. Symbol Link averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Mafiaa averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Symbol Link or Mafiaa have ads?

Symbol Link shows ads; Mafiaa does not.

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

Symbol Link ships an update every 3 months, and Mafiaa weekly. Most recently, Symbol Link was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mafiaa on September 30, 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.*