# Symbol Link vs Linkthrum

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linkthrum at none against Symbol Link's 7. Linkthrum also leads on ads (none vs shown). Symbol Link's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Symbol Link | Linkthrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **63** | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) | [Dachverband Legasthenie Deutschland e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719533476) |

## 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


### Linkthrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkthrum/id6798722576)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Symbol Link free?

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

### Is Linkthrum free?

Linkthrum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Symbol Link or Linkthrum have ads?

Symbol Link shows ads; Linkthrum does not.

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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.*