Comparison

Happy Link vs Cube Link

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

Cube Link

Connect same-colored dots without overlapping pipes in this addictive 3D puzzle game. Train your brain with thousands of levels, from beginner to extreme, and enjoy a relaxing, minimalistic experience. Play offline, use hints, and compete with others.

Highlights
  • Connect same-color dots
  • Thousands of color puzzles
  • 3D brain-training challenges
  • Minimalistic design
  • Time Trial mode
  • Offline play
  • Hint system
Features
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· Connect the Dots Your mission: link and connect same-color dots without the pipes overlapping. · Fun and Addictive Thousands of fun color puzzles for all levels, with difficulty ranging from Beginner to Extreme. · Train your Brain With 3D puzzles that will challenge your brain and make you think out of the box. · Simple and Clear Design Enjoy a clean, minimalistic design that makes playing easy and enjoyable. · Time Trial Mode A more challenging mode where you have to link & connect the dots as fast as you can. · Play Offline Enjoy the game without Wifi or an internet connection. · Use the Hints If you get stuck, use hints to reveal how to link and connect the dots. · Fun & Relaxing With various game modes and levels to play, relax while training your brain. · Achievements & Leaderboards And see how you perform compared to your friends, family, or the rest of the world. · Daily Puzzles Many new puzzles every day to keep your mind sharp. · Cloud Save Your progress is automatically saved and available on all of your devices. · You will like this game if you enjoy: 1. Match puzzles & dot-connect games 2. Puzzles that challenge your brain 3. Simple and minimalistic puzzle games with colorful dots, lines or pipes 4. Color and Line puzzle games

Screenshots

Happy Link4 screens
Cube Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cube Link at every 2 months against Happy Link's every 20 months. Cube Link also leads on ratings volume (969 vs 41). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Happy Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Link sells 15 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 — 4.8 for Happy Link against 4.8 for Cube Link. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Link has 969 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Happy Link's written reviews are positive against 91% of Cube Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Happy Link ships an update every 20 months, Cube Link every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Happy Link versus Cube Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHappy LinkCube Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41 ratings)4.8 (969 ratings)
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews — better91.1% of reviews
Number of ratings41969 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaohsien LeeEmmanuel Mathis

Customer experience

Happy Link

All ratings41 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative1.1%

Cube Link

All ratings969 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.6%

Bugs and requests

Happy Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cube Link

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Puzzles not registering perfect scores
  • Persistent background noise issue
  • Ads not clearing properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and puzzles
  • Ability to reset progress
  • Customizable colors and themes
  • Undo/redo functionality

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
15 purchases

Cube Link

One-time15
  • +10 Hints$0.99
  • +25 Hints$1.99
  • Medium 2$1.99
Show 12 more
  • Hard 2$1.99
  • Master 2$1.99
  • Hard 2 (6 sides)$1.99
  • +20 Hints$1.99
  • Medium 3$1.99
  • Hard 3$1.99
  • Medium 2 (6 sides)$1.99
  • Lost Levels$1.99
  • +50 Hints$2.99
  • +60 Hints$3.99
  • All-Access Pass$5.99
  • +200 Hints$8.99

Questions

Is Happy Link free?
Happy Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Link free?
Cube Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Happy Link or Cube Link?
Happy Link and Cube Link are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41 and 969 ratings respectively.
Do Happy Link or Cube Link have ads?
Both Happy Link and Cube Link show ads.
Which is updated more often, Happy Link or Cube Link?
Happy Link ships an update every 20 months, and Cube Link every 2 months. Most recently, Happy Link was updated on September 3, 2026 and Cube Link on September 14, 2026.

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