Comparison

Linked Lines vs Shape Escape

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

Head to head
About

Linked Lines

A classic match-puzzle game on a 9x9 board. Connect five or more same-colored balls horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to clear them and score points. Features beautiful visuals, intelligent algorithms, and multi-language support.

Highlights
  • 9x9 game board
  • Connect 5+ same-colored balls
  • Horizontal, vertical, diagonal connections
  • Random ball generation
  • Beautiful visual effects
  • Auto-save progress
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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LinkedLines is a classic match-puzzle game that challenges your strategic thinking on a 9x9 board! 【Core Gameplay】 • 9x9 game board with 7 beautiful colored balls • Connect 5 or more same-colored balls to clear and score • Supports horizontal, vertical, and diagonal connections • 3 new balls generated randomly each turn 【Game Features】 • Beautiful visual effects and smooth animations • Intelligent pathfinding algorithm • Detailed statistical analysis • Auto-save game progress • Game Center leaderboard support 【Multi-language Support】 Perfect support for 9 languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic 【Perfect For】 • Puzzle game enthusiasts • Users wanting to exercise logical thinking • Office workers seeking casual entertainment • Strategy game lovers of all ages Download now and start your matching journey!

About

Shape Escape

Features
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Shape Escape: Puzzle Rescue is a polished spatial logic puzzle built for quick sessions and satisfying breakthroughs. Study the board, select a shape, and follow the directional arrows to move it toward freedom. Every level is designed to be solvable, with difficulty that grows steadily across 200 handcrafted stages. FEATURES • 200 verified, progressively challenging puzzle levels • Clear movement arrows that show every available move • IQ progress from 80 to 200 as your puzzle skill grows • Undo and restart controls for thoughtful experimentation • Heart system with timed recovery and optional rewarded ads • One-time Unlimited Access purchase option • Smooth animation, tactile feedback, and premium arcade presentation • Multiple languages with system-language detection • Dark mode and accessibility-friendly controls • Core puzzle play works offline There is no account requirement. Start playing immediately, learn each board at a glance, and find the elegant route that frees every shape.

Screenshots

Linked Lines3 screens
Shape Escape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linked Lines at none against Shape Escape's 1. Shape Escape's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Shape Escape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Linked Lines asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Linked Lines versus Shape Escape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinked LinesShape Escape
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer鹏 吴Seri An

In-app purchases

None

Linked Lines

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shape Escape

One-time1
  • Unlimited Play$4.99

Questions

Is Linked Lines free?
Linked Lines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Escape free?
Shape Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Linked Lines or Shape Escape have ads?
Both Linked Lines and Shape Escape show ads.

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