# Pentaline: 5 in a Row — Card game vs AI, place chips > Strategic board game of skill, strategy, and luck to get five in a row. (iPhone/iPad app by Vlad Feinstein.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentaline-5-in-a-row/id6747093331 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vlad Feinstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756392392) - Category: Games, Education, Board, Card - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 129 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.4 · 9 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-06-17 - Data updated: 2026-09-04 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentaline-5-in-a-row/id6747093331/reviews.md ## What is Pentaline? FIVE CARDS IN A ROW. ONE CLEVER OPPONENT. Pentaline plays like cards and thinks like chess. The board is printed with card faces. Play a card from your hand, claim the matching space with one of your chips, and build a line of five in any direction — across, down, or diagonal. First to complete one (or two, if configured in Settings) line takes the game. A minute to learn. Considerably longer to master. AN OPPONENT THAT ACTUALLY PLAYS WELL Most board game apps ship an AI that either blunders or quietly cheats. Pentaline does neither. It reads the board the way a strong player does — building toward two threats at once, blocking your line before you've noticed it forming, and holding its wild cards until they really hurt. Choose your level. The lower tiers play honestly and leave you room. The top tier will beat you until you get better. HINTS THAT TEACH, NOT JUST TELL Stuck on your turn? Ask for a hint and Pentaline shows you the strongest move — and explains why it's strong. Which line it builds. Which threat it kills. WHAT'S INSIDE - Two-eyed jacks play anywhere. One-eyed jacks lift a chip off the board - Free corner spaces count toward every line - Undo your miss-tapped move (before opponent moves) - AI opponent across three difficulty levels - Pass-and-play on a single device (premium feature) - Hints and Smart Hint mode - Stats that show your number of wins - Universal — iPhone and iPad NO ADS. NO TIMERS. NO NONSENSE. Pentaline is ad-free and stays that way. No banners between turns, no energy meters, no pop-ups. Play as long as you like. No Internet connection is ever needed. After you install the app :) Private - no tracking, no data collection of any kind. From FeinGames — pure logic, clean look, wholesome fun. Ad-free games for players of every age. A NOTE ON THE NAME This app is now called Pentaline. Nothing else changed. Your stats, settings, and saved games are exactly where you left them. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Match cards to create sequences - Strategic chip placement - Wild Jacks for surprise moves - Offline play supported - No data tracking - Deep strategy and smart thinking ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Sequence Premium (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month | | Sequence Premium (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Supporter | $9.99 | one-time | | Generous supporter | $19.99 | one-time | | Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time | | Thank you! | $0.99 | one-time | | Thank you very much! | $2.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Pentaline? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Great game - 💡 Enjoyable gameplay **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent sequence registration - 🤖 AI opponent too strong - 🤔 Unclear mechanics **Commonly reported bugs** - Game locks up when AI is losing - Double sequence not registering correctly **Most requested features** - Improve visual accessibility (bolder cards, chips, hints) - Add a dedicated hint button ## Recent user reviews (10 of 47) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentaline-5-in-a-row/id6747093331/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Suggestion *2026-08-28* Guys - this game is not challenging or fun because it is programmed for AI to win QUICKLY almost every game. Most people like Sequence for the challenge! I don’t care if AI wins but at least let the game go on for awhile and make it challenging for the player. I am not going to play anymore until the programmers make it more challenging for the player. **Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback! My "AI" implements my proprietary scoring system, looking for the best move given a hand it has. Please note that there are three levels: Casual, Pro and Master. They differ in how many aspects of the position they evaluate. May I suggest to start with Casual? If you are winning consistently (you simply can't win all games, as luck plays a big role), advance to Pro. For the real challenge, try Master. Not sure how I can delay anyone's win without cheating, and I don't do that. I am currently working on a Trainer mode that might help some players. Please DO let me know what do you mean by "make it challenging for the player". Please tell me you DIDN'T mean "more favorable". ### 3/5 — Best *2026-08-26* It’s the best, but I want to play with friends not AI **Developer response:** Thank you for your review! There is a two player mode in Settings. You would have to share one device, passing it to each other. Are you interested in online play? I don’t do it yet, no one asked for it in more than a year. ### 1/5 — AI wins *2026-08-16* I saw your response to a negative review and you criticized the person at not being intelligent. I have two university degrees and play this as a board game often. AI always wins in this game. Do better. *Any* time I have four in a row, AI either has the card to block me or has a two eyed jack. Every. Time. This isn’t about skill. Your game needs to be improved. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! Please, help me understand what are you accusing me of? That I sneak a Jack to the AI hand? Would you propose a hypothetical reason for me to do that? As an improvement, are you suggesting that I need to look into AI's hand and remove any Jacks? ### 5/5 — Sandi *2026-08-16* You need a way to get rid of dead cards in your hand **Developer response:** Thank you very much for your review! There is a way, actually. Just tap the dead card, it will be discarded. Additionally, if you ask for hint (swipe right), the dead card(s) will be outlined in red. Please let me know if this doesn't work for you. Thank you for playing! ### 1/5 — Can’t play two player and it’s very confusing *2026-08-02* Can’t play two player and it’s very confusing **Developer response:** 2-players mode is a premium feature and requires subscription. There is a 7 days free trial, but you do have to subscribe; cancel at any time. When 2-players mode is selected, you pass the device between players when prompted with: "Next move: [player] Tap when ready". During this hand-off, all hand cards are hidden. Please contact me at dev@feingames.com if you need additional help. ### 5/5 — Love this game! It’s addictive! *2026-07-29* I am really thankful to the developer of this game. It’s a great game to play with no ads and different levels. I like to play the beginner level because I like to win! I do play the actual board game with my husband but I also really enjoy this game as an app. There are different options, and you can change the size of the chips, etc in the settings. I’m warning you though, it is addictive! **Developer response:** Thank you very much for your review! I'm glad that you enjoy it! Could you please help me understand - what is the difference, to you, between buying a game and tipping the developer? I went the "tips" route because of the "No tax on tips" policy. Joke on me - it doesn't apply to software developers :) The bigger reason is a lack of support from Apple for an old "try before you buy" paradigm. I thought tips are kinda like that: get a free game, try it, if you like it - say "thank you" with a tip. Will let you know when I get rich on that. ### 1/5 — Can’t see *2026-06-29* We should be able to make the board bigger if we can’t see it I’d love Sequence. I play it all the time with other people on the regular game, but I can see all the tiles. You can’t tell a a club from a spade. It’s really hard to see if I could make the board bigger. I’d be really happy I’d give you five. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. Could you please help me fix this issue? What device are you playing on? It would help a lot if you can send me a screenshot, by email dev@feingames.com UPDATE 7/31/2026 I haven't heard from you in a month. Leaving this note for the benefits of other readers. I request (from iOS) to run my game in full screen mode. That option is being deprecated, and users can freely resize any app down. Could you have accidentally done that? You can restore it to full size by dragging a corner, or tapping green "Full Screen" button in the top-left corner. ### 3/5 — Probability *2026-06-23* I agree with previous reviewer. Much to love about the app, but tthe number of games where bot has a sequence in the first 5 out of 6-8 cards dealt is not statistically possible. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. I would like to extend the same offer to you as I made to other complaints: send me a game ID (available in the About box), and I will send you the entire deck, in order, with the function that shuffles it using that random seed. dev@feingames.com UPDATE: 7/4/2026 While I am waiting for your email, here is some info on probability: Your (or your opponent's) chances to get a complete sequence of 5 cards in the 7 card hand is 1 in 4,000. After first draw - 1:2,000, second - 1:1,100. Not that great, but considering that 10,000 people are playing - someone got to get that lucky! And judging by my 1-2 stars ratings, it's about two dozens in a year... I would just start a new game. How do you like my game otherwise, in general? ### 3/5 — Game Freezes *2026-04-09* When playing against AI, if I complete a row of 6 or more, the entire game freezes. I can access the menu, but cannot move. The only fix is to close the app which ends the game. **Developer response:** Thank you for your report. I can't reproduce this issue. When your newly built sequence is longer than 5, you should see a prompt (on top, black on yellow) to declare which chips you want to be counted as a sequence. If you want to make this game better, please contact me directly at dev@feingames.com with more details. Thank you! ### 2/5 — AI *2026-03-07* It’s a really frustrating game because AI seems to always get the free spaces, even at the beginner level it’s very challenging. **Developer response:** I am sorry that you feel frustrated. As I said dozens of times - I use a random shuffle. A new version 5.0 was just released that allows you to play against your friends. Please let me know if they too get an upper hand. ## Frequently asked questions about Pentaline ### What is Sequence? Sequence is an addictive board game that combines the luck of the draw with deep strategy and smart thinking. The goal is to get five chips in a row before your opponents do, navigating challenges like wild Jacks and blocked moves. ### Can I play Sequence offline? Yes, absolutely. No internet connection is ever needed to play Sequence after you install the app. You can enjoy the game anywhere, anytime, without relying on connectivity. ### Does the app collect my data? No, the app is designed to be private. It does not involve any tracking or data collection of any kind, ensuring your gameplay remains confidential. ### What makes Sequence strategic? The game requires players to think ahead, match cards strategically, and make smart moves to build their sequences. The presence of wild Jacks and the possibility of blocked moves or sudden turnarounds add layers of tactical depth. ### Is Sequence free to play? The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases may enhance the gameplay experience or offer additional content, though the core game is accessible without them. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.4 — 2026-08-31 Coach — a new Premium feature. Coach pauses after your move when there was a better one: a win you missed, or a five you needed to block. It shows what it would have played, and offers to take the move back. Three levels, from critical mistakes only to every improvement — or off, which is the default. ### 6.3 — 2026-08-29 Improved Smart Hints ### 6.2 — 2026-08-28 Lifetime Premium access without subscription. ### 6.1 — 2026-08-26 Performance and stability improvements. ### 6.0 — 2026-08-20 NEW NAME, SAME GAME. This app is called Pentaline now. Everything you had is still here — your stats, your design, your difficulty level, your settings. Nothing was reset and nothing was lost. Same board, same chips, same AI across the table. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*