# powerline.io — Electric take on classic snake

> Multiplayer snake game with real-time combat and line growth mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Think Alike, Lda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerlineio/id1267397935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Think Alike, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/340657389)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 2,985 App Store ratings · 245 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 12 MB
- Released: 2017-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerlineio/id1267397935/reviews.md

## What is powerline.io?

Enter the electrifying multiplayer arena of Powerline.io!
Rediscover the joy of the classic snake game with a contemporary twist. Navigate through the arena, collect energy to grow your line, and outmaneuver your opponents.

REAL-TIME GLOBAL GAMEPLAY
Choose your region and compete against players worldwide. Outmaneuver your rivals, force them to crash, and fight your way to the top of the leaderboard.

UNLEASH THE SPEED BOOST
Race alongside an opponent’s line to ignite an electrifying burst of speed! Escape danger, launch surprise attacks, and leave your rivals in the dust.

CHOOSE YOUR CONTROLS
Master swipe controls or dedicated turn buttons designed specifically for mobile gameplay.

Outrun. Outsmart. Outlast. Take the crown!

## Key features

- Official mobile version of popular web game
- Real-time multiplayer
- Modern snake game mechanics
- Generate electricity to boost line
- Compete with millions of players

## What do users think of powerline.io?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Very awesome game
- 👍 Just needs a mandatory update
- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Great mobile options
- 👍 Wonderful, show stopping, amazing, spectacular, breathtaking, eye-catching, extravagant, extraordinary, splendid, astounding, remarkable, wondrous, sensational, thrilling, dazzling, fantastic, magnificent, marvelous, stunning, stupendous, astonishing, awesome, exalted, grand, mind-blowing, majestic, superb, excellent, enjoyable, divine, fabulous, groovy, incredible, cool, brilliant, outstanding, phenomenal, pleasant, swell, rad, good
- 👍 Fun, addictive
- 👍 Beautiful, colorful game
- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Super Game
- 👍 Really good fun
- 👍 Excellent game but seriously I'd pay to turn off the ads
- 👍 Great Game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Extremely laggy and impossible to actually play
- 🐛 ALWAYS GLITCHED
- 🐛 Too much lag or sync issues
- 🐛 Lag and turning kill the game
- 🐛 Laggy, controls are weird
- 🐛 Lag
- 🐛 Freezing Game
- 🐛 Needs improvement
- 🐛 Too many glitches. Not fully responsive to swipes. Could be addictive but is just frustrating as is
- 🐛 Laggy, controls are weird
- 🐛 Lag, glitches
- 🐛 Bugs and Frustration
- 🐛 Too many glitches. Not fully responsive to swipes which makes it more annoying than addictive. Only 1 star from me due to issues
- 🐛 Worst
- 🐛 This game is a piece of crap
- 🐛 So broken
- 🐛 This app is advertisement cancer
- 🐛 Way laggy
- 🐛 Lag
- 🐛 Lag
- 🐛 Tons of issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inappropriate user names
- Glitches that cause unfair deaths
- Lag that causes deaths
- Unresponsive controls
- Camera movement issues
- Freezing/crashing

**Most requested features**

- Add arrow keys to control the powerline
- Add more control options
- Add controller support
- Add ability to customize skin/color
- Add ability to invite specific players to a game
- Add joystick controls
- Add option to disable ads by paying
- Add option to keep static view instead of turning camera when moving
- Add censorship for inappropriate user names

## Recent user reviews (10 of 245)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerlineio/id1267397935/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The original was better.

*2026-08-27, version 1.3*

Please change it back. The screen rotation upon turning is disruptive to the experience.

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2026-04-09, version 1.2*

It’s a pretty good game, really laggy, and some of the names are inappropriate, but otherwise a good game

### 5/5 — Awesome, switch to the right controls

*2026-03-31, version 1.2*

This is a great alternative for Tron if your a retro fan. Just like the browser version but with better graphics in my opinion. Switch to tap controls for better swiftness.

### 5/5 — Safety

*2026-03-28, version 1.2*

There are little kids on the platform,Putting there Phone number address and Cursing usernames.But overall the game/app is very fun and interesting(not hard to play)

### 5/5 — Title

*2026-03-11, version 1.2*

I thoughroughy enjoy

### 5/5 — ALPHAL onmobile

*2026-02-25, version 1.2*

Awesome game. Sometimes laggy, but you will get used to it.

### 5/5 — Awesome game!

*2026-02-22, version 1.2*

The game is soooo much fun! I’m starting to become a literal pro at it! Except the twists and turns heheh… but other than that it’s fantástico!

### 5/5 — Five stars

*2026-01-23, version 1.2*

Amazing game! got blocked on my chrome book at school, but now even better with customizable names and a easy access to seeing other games by video!

### 1/5 — powerline.io

*2026-01-16, version 1.2*

So many bugs and glitches, randomly dying, lagging, lines hitting you but the both of you die. game needs work.

### 1/5 — =)

*2026-01-10, version 1.2*

So fun my faverote game. But it gives extremely extreme anger issues I would suggest never playing this game ever

## Frequently asked questions about powerline.io

### What is this app?

This is the official mobile version of a popular web game. It's a modern take on the classic snake game where you play in real-time against millions of other players globally. The goal is to grow your line and gain an advantage over opponents.

### How do I play?

You control a line that grows as you play. To get an advantage, you need to get close to other enemy lines to generate electricity and boost your own line. The game is played in real-time with other players worldwide.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It is supported by advertisements.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a mobile application, designed to be played on smartphones and tablets. Specific operating system requirements are not detailed in the provided description but it is available on mobile platforms.

### What makes this game different from the classic snake game?

This version offers a modern approach with real-time multiplayer combat. You can interact with other players' lines to generate electricity and boost your own, adding a competitive and strategic layer not found in traditional snake games.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-08-26

Powerline.io has been rebuilt for modern iOS! This update introduces improved touch controls, region selection, redesigned menus and HUD, and numerous performance and stability improvements.

### 1.2 — 2017-12-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Stats screen
New input mode
Kill Streak and Kill King icons
Map now showing King
Improved sound

### 1.1 — 2017-11-28

Fully compatible with iPhoneX
Added King game mechanic
Special textured skins for higher points

### 1.0.3 — 2017-10-31

Fixed crash
Fixed invisible arena boundary issue - sometimes players would hit an invisible wall

### 1.0.2 — 2017-10-29

Improved controls and overall user experience.

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All apps by Think Alike, Lda: https://appshunter.io/developer/340657389

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*