Comparison

Happy Link vs LinkLines ©

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

Head to head
About

Happy Link

Connect matching colored dots by drawing lines across a grid, filling the entire space without crossing. Offers over 2500 puzzles with various modes and level packs. Enjoy solo or multiplayer challenges with hints and progress syncing.

Highlights
  • Connect matching dots
  • Fill entire grid
  • Over 2500 unique puzzles
  • Multiple game modes
  • Multiplayer option
  • Hints and iCloud sync
Features
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Key Features of Happy Link: Addictive Gameplay: - Draw lines to connect matching dots while covering the entire grid without crossing lines. - Variety of Levels: Over 2500 unique puzzles spanning multiple difficulty levels (from 5x5 grids to 15x15 and beyond). Different Modes: - Beat Time Mode: Solve as many puzzles as possible within a time limit. - Beat Speed Mode: Complete a fixed number of puzzles as quickly as you can. - Just Can't Stop Mode: Play endlessly without restrictions. - MultiPlayer Mode: Bored with playing solo? try play with others by MultiPlayer mode. Level Packs: - Regular pack featuring Classic, Bridge, Zigzag, Block, and Transit modes. Player-Friendly Features: - Easy-to-use hints. - iCloud sync for progress tracking across iOS devices. - Leaderboard rankings for competitive players. Family-Friendly: - Suitable for all ages, promoting fun and brain-training for kids and adults alike. Why It Stands Out: - The mix of simple controls and progressively challenging puzzles ensures the game appeals to both casual and hardcore puzzle fans. - Free-to-play with a wide variety of content. - Leaderboard rankings and modes like Beat Time add a competitive edge for players who enjoy challenges. If you’re looking for a fun, brain-stimulating, and versatile puzzle game, Happy Link seems like a fantastic choice!

About

LinkLines ©

Features
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AI auto-generated grid, for endless play. Route water through a living grid. Link matching color valves to build pipes, fill every cell, and never cross a line. Levels are AI auto-generated, so the challenge never runs out. Why it feels good • Satisfying path-drawing with silky animations • Crisp haptics and soft audio feedback • Instant restarts and an undo that respects your skill Why you’ll keep coming back • Infinite levels with smart difficulty ramp • “No crossing” rule creates real logic, not guesswork • Themes to match your mood • Play offline with no timers and no ads • Game Center leaderboards and achievements Core features • Auto-generated puzzles across multiple board sizes • Clean UI with readable type and large touch targets • Undo, New, and optional Solve for learning the patterns • Sound and haptics toggles • Battery-friendly rendering Accessibility • High-contrast color theme option • Haptics can be disabled • One-hand play on all devices No ads. No loot boxes. Just pure puzzle.

Screenshots

Happy Link4 screens
LinkLines ©4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Happy Link at Free against LinkLines ©'s $0.99. Happy Link also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). LinkLines ©'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Happy Link is free to download; LinkLines © costs $0.99 up front. Happy Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. LinkLines © asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Happy Link ships an update every 20 months, LinkLines © every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Happy Link versus LinkLines ©: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHappy LinkLinkLines ©
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaohsien LeeEyeOS Store Inc.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Happy Link

One-time7
  • RemoveAds$0.99
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Mania 14x14 15x15$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Just Can't Stop$0.99
  • 17 Hints$2.99
  • 37 Hints$5.99
  • 77 Hints$10.99
None

LinkLines ©

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Happy Link free?
Happy Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkLines © free?
LinkLines © costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Happy Link or LinkLines © have ads?
Happy Link shows ads; LinkLines © does not.
Which is updated more often, Happy Link or LinkLines ©?
Happy Link ships an update every 20 months, and LinkLines © every 7 months. Most recently, Happy Link was updated on October 16, 2026 and LinkLines © on October 10, 2026.

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