Comparison

Color Match vs Linko

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Color Match

A simple yet addictive game where players tap colored squares to match a target square within a time limit. Compete for the fastest times and challenge friends.

Highlights
  • Tap colored squares to match target
  • Timed challenges
  • Compete for fastest times
  • Challenge friends
  • Simple gameplay
Features
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Color Match: Time Attack is super simple but extremely fun! All you have to do is tap the colored squares until they match the square with the timer on it. Try to get it done in the shortest time possible and then compare your time with friends!

About

Linko

This is a calming puzzle game where you draw a single, unbroken line to connect numbered dots in order and fill every cell of the grid. It offers a focused, ad-free experience with hand-tuned levels and a daily challenge.

Highlights
  • Single unbroken line puzzles
  • Connect numbered dots sequentially
  • Fill every cell in the grid
  • Hand-tuned levels
  • Daily puzzles
  • Offline play
  • Calm dark UI
Features
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Linko is a calm, beautiful one-line path puzzle. Draw a single unbroken line that visits every numbered dot in order — 1, 2, 3, 4… — and fills every single cell of the grid. Nothing more. Nothing less. No timers ticking against you at low levels. No flashing ads in your face. No b******t. Just you, a grid, and that quiet "got it" moment when the last cell finally clicks into place. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • One simple rule, infinite depth — start at 1, end at the last number, fill every cell. • 5×5 to 10×10 grids — start gentle, grow into puzzles that bend your brain. • Hand-tuned levels — every board is solvable and every board has exactly one elegant path. • A new Daily Puzzle every 24 hours — build a streak, unlock rewards. • Three-star ratings — clear it, then come back and clear it faster. • Calm dark UI with smooth haptics and subtle sounds — pure focus mode. • 100% offline — no signup, no account, plays on the train, in bed, anywhere. PERFECT FOR • Coffee breaks, commutes, waiting rooms • Winding down before sleep without doom-scrolling • Anyone who likes Flow Free, Hashi, Nonogram, or Sudoku • Brain training that actually feels good, not like homework GAMEPLAY 1. Tap the "1" to start your line. 2. Drag through neighboring cells (up/down/left/right) without crossing yourself. 3. Hit every numbered dot in order. 4. End the path when every cell of the grid is filled. Stuck? Use a Hint — the game will reveal the next correct cell. Hints cost coins. Coins are earned by clearing levels — never required to play. NO ADS BETWEEN LEVELS. No interstitials. The only ads are optional and reward you with hearts, coins, or extra time — completely your choice. PRIVACY FIRST Linko stores your progress on your device. No account required. No tracking. No personal data leaves your phone. START YOUR FIRST PATH Linko is small, focused, and built with love. Download it, try the first 10 levels, and tell us what you think. We read every review.

Screenshots

Color Match4 screens
Linko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Linko at every 5 weeks against Color Match's every 39 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Color Match sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Linko sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Color Match against 5.0 for Linko. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Color Match ships an update every 39 months, Linko every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Color Match versus Linko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColor MatchLinko
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody MaceRisola Madaminova

Customer experience

Color Match

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Linko

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Color Match

One-time1
  • Unlock full game$1.99
6 purchases

Linko

One-time6
  • Pocket Coins$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Stack of Coins$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Linko Pro$4.99
  • Vault of Coins$5.99
  • Mega Chest$12.99

Questions

Is Color Match free?
Color Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linko free?
Linko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Color Match or Linko?
Color Match and Linko are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Color Match or Linko have ads?
Both Color Match and Linko show ads.
Which is updated more often, Color Match or Linko?
Color Match ships an update every 39 months, and Linko every 5 weeks. Most recently, Color Match was updated on November 1, 2026 and Linko on November 5, 2026.

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