# Link X. vs link the color

The clearest difference is ads: Link X. at none against link the color's shown. Link X. also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (70 vs 8). link the color's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

link the color holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link X. has 70 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Link X.'s written reviews are positive against 68% of link the color's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Link X. ships an update every 8 months, link the color every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Link X. | link the color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-x/id898561664/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-the-color/id1003141164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 10 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lei Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/896955406) | [亚州 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/991530214) |

## What reviewers say

### Link X.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-x/id898561664)

Connect matching colored dots with pipes to fill the entire board without pipes crossing. This free puzzle game offers hundreds of levels, ranging from relaxing to challenging, providing a "mind like water" experience.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colored dots, Pipe creation without crossing, 900 challenging levels, Free to play, Relaxing to frenetic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### link the color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-the-color/id1003141164)

Connect matching colored lines to fill the entire grid without crossing or overlapping. This free puzzle game offers an addictive challenge for players of all ages. Enjoy a simple yet engaging experience that tests your logic and spatial reasoning.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colored lines, Fill all empty spaces, Avoid crossing or overlapping lines, Addictive puzzle gameplay, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link X. free?

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

### Is link the color free?

link the color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Link X. or link the color?

link the color is rated higher. Link X. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while link the color averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Link X. or link the color have ads?

link the color shows ads; Link X. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Link X. or link the color?

Link X. ships an update every 8 months, and link the color every 6 months. Most recently, Link X. was updated on October 24, 2026 and link the color on October 24, 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.*