# Cube Link vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cube Link at every 2 months against Flow Free's every 5 months. Cube Link also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 82%). Flow Free's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 967). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Link sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Flow Free sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cube Link against 4.7 for Flow Free. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 5.2K ratings behind it against 967, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Cube Link's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flow Free's.

Cube Link ships an update every 2 months, Flow Free every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Link | Flow Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (967 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-link-connect-the-dots-3d/id979542745/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 967 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-link-connect-the-dots-3d/id979542745)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| +25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard 2 (6 sides) | $1.99 | one-time |
| +20 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium 2 (6 sides) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lost Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| +50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| +60 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| All-Access Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| +200 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Helps train the brain
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 👍 Visually pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads, even after payment
- 🕹️ Controls can be difficult on smaller screens
- 🎨 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not registering perfect scores
- Persistent background noise issue
- Ads not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Ability to reset progress
- Customizable colors and themes
- Undo/redo functionality


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942)

Connect matching colored pipes to create a flow across the board, ensuring no pipes cross or overlap. Solve hundreds of challenging puzzles, with new daily levels available. Enjoy a relaxing or time-trial experience with smooth controls and engaging graphics.

**Highlights:** Warp paths across the board, Connect matching colors, Cover the entire board, Hundreds of free puzzles, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pastel Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rainbow Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fall Harvest Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Chill Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful colors
- 🧩 Satisfying to solve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Puzzles can be too difficult
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔇 Ads ignore sound settings
- 🔒 Progress not saved after reinstall
- 🔘 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing app freezes
- Inability to close ads or return to game

**Requested features**

- More levels and packs
- Ability to connect dots through warps
- Option to disable flashing/bouncing completion indicators
- Separate names for each Flow Free game
- Ability to share/compete puzzles with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Link free?

Cube Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flow Free free?

Flow Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Link or Flow Free?

Cube Link is rated higher. Cube Link averages 4.8 out of 5 from 967 ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Cube Link or Flow Free have ads?

Both Cube Link and Flow Free show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Link or Flow Free?

Cube Link ships an update every 2 months, and Flow Free every 5 months. Most recently, Cube Link was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flow Free on October 29, 2026.

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