Comparison

Symbol Link vs Dot Link Flow

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
Read full description

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

Dot Link Flow

Features
Read full description

Dot Link Flow is a relaxing color-link puzzle game where every move is about logic, space, and flow. Draw lines across the grid to connect matching color dots. Fill every cell, complete each puzzle, and find the smartest path through increasingly challenging boards. Unlike traditional line-connection puzzles, Dot Link Flow adds a fresh twist: paths can cross, creating new ways to solve each level and complete the grid. Simple to learn and satisfying to master, Dot Link Flow is perfect for quick sessions, calm focus, and players who enjoy colorful logic puzzles. Features: -Connect matching color dot pairs -Draw lines across clean grid-based puzzles -Fill every cell to complete each level -Crossing-path mechanics for fresh puzzle strategy -Relaxing gameplay with simple controls -Colorful levels designed for all puzzle fans Think ahead, connect every pair, and fill the board with color.

Screenshots

Symbol Link4 screens
Dot Link Flow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Link Flow at none against Symbol Link's 7. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Symbol Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Dot Link Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Symbol Link versus Dot Link Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbol LinkDot Link Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREY NOVIKOVDat Tran Dinh

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
Show 3 more
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • 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

Dot Link Flow

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
Show 4 more
  • Puzzle Pack IV$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Puzzle Pack V$1.99
  • Puzzle Pack VI$1.99
None

Dot Link Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Symbol Link free?
Symbol Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Link Flow free?
Dot Link Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Symbol Link or Dot Link Flow have ads?
Both Symbol Link and Dot Link Flow show ads.

Other comparisons