Comparison

Line 'Em Up® vs AlignFive

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

Head to head
About

Line 'Em Up®

This is a two-player board game where players aim to create two rows of five chips. Utilize strategy with playing cards, wild cards, and opponent chip removal to outsmart your opponent. Play against friends or random players worldwide in fast or slow game modes.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer gameplay
  • Play with friends or random opponents
  • Fast and slow game modes
  • Chat with opponents
  • Earn coins to unlock avatars
  • Wild cards and opponent chip removal
Features
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Outsmart friends and rivals worldwide in Line 'Em Up® — a fast, strategic two-player board game where the first to build two rows of five chips wins. Play your way: blitz through 60-second turns or take up to 24 hours per move. ● GAME MODES - 60-Second Mode — Beat the clock. One minute per turn keeps the pressure on. - 24-Hour Mode — Play at your own pace. Perfect for matches that fit around your day. ● FEATURES - Online multiplayer — challenge friends or get matched with players worldwide - In-game chat with your opponent - Level up faster with challenges and claim your rewards - Unlock a growing collection of avatars and chips ● HOW TO PLAY Each player is dealt seven cards representing spots on the board. Play a card, place a chip, and draw a new one. Build two rows of five chips to win — but watch out: - Blue Jacks are wild — place a chip anywhere - Red Jacks remove an opponent's chip - Corner spots count as free chips, giving you a head start on a row - Completed rows lock — and locked chips can be reused in new rows Simple to learn. Tough to master. Every match rewards sharp strategy. ● CONTACT Questions or feature ideas? Reach us at hello@boredgames.dk — we'd love to hear from you. [:mav: 2.0.29]

About

AlignFive

Engage in the classic strategy board game with fast-paced online multiplayer. Challenge friends, join live matches, or practice against AI bots in various difficulty modes. Enjoy official rules and competitive progression with a clean, mobile-first interface.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Private rooms and matchmaking
  • Bot practice modes
  • Official game rules
  • Tournaments and leaderboards
  • Competitive progression system
  • Mobile-first interface
Features
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AlignFive is a competitive card-and-board game built for quick matches and tactical play. Choose a card, claim its matching space, and connect five before your opponent does. PLAY YOUR WAY • Invite friends to private rooms • Find an online opponent • Practice against bots • Customize room rules for a different challenge BUILD YOUR RECORD Track wins, draws, streaks, and leaderboard progress. Collect daily coins and unlock board styles as you play. STAY CONNECTED Add friends, share room codes, chat at the table, and return to active games across supported devices. You can start as a guest or sign in to keep your profile and progress available across sessions. Internet access is required for online multiplayer and account features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Line 'Em Up®4 screens
AlignFive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AlignFive at none against Line 'Em Up®'s shown. AlignFive also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 51%). Line 'Em Up®'s advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 11) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Line 'Em Up® sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and AlignFive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Line 'Em Up® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line 'Em Up® has 18K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Line 'Em Up®'s written reviews are positive against 80% of AlignFive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Line 'Em Up® ships an update every 11 days, AlignFive every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Line 'Em Up® versus AlignFive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLine 'Em Up®AlignFive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18K ratings) — better4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB59 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBored Games ApSPraxis Innovations

Customer experience

Line 'Em Up®

All ratings17,583 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews519 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative37.0%

AlignFive

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

Bugs and requests

Line 'Em Up®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Games freezing or ending prematurely
  • Inability to close or remove active games
  • Inconsistent behavior when opponents time out
  • Syncing and account restoration issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to block or mute disruptive players
  • Ability to merge accounts across devices
  • Earn free credits/coins through gameplay
  • More customization options (board layout, themes, etc.)
  • Improved social features (leaderboards, tournaments, etc.)

AlignFive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Line 'Em Up®

One-time24
  • Starter Bundle$0.99
  • Coin Pack - Small$1.99
  • 30 Tickets$1.99
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  • 50 Tickets — Bonus Offer$1.99
  • Game Credits - Small2 variants$2.99
  • Premium: 1 Month Ad Free$2.99
  • Game Credits - Medium$3.99
  • Premium: 1 Month Ad Free$3.99
  • Coin Pack - Medium$3.99
  • Game Credits - Medium$4.99
  • 5,000 Coins$4.99
  • 100 Tickets$4.99
  • Ad-Free Week Bundle$4.99
  • Game Credits - Large$5.99
  • Premium: 3 Months Ad Free$5.99
  • Coin Pack - Large$5.99
  • Premium: 3 Months Ad Free$7.99
  • Game Credits - Large$7.99
  • 300 Tickets$9.99
  • Premium: 6 Months Ad Free$12.99
  • Premium: 12 Months Ad Free$19.99
  • 800 Tickets$19.99
  • Mega Bundle$24.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$89.99
5 purchases

AlignFive

Subscriptions2
  • AlignFive Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • AlignFive Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Starter 100K$3.99
  • Value 650K$19.99
  • Pro 1.5M$39.99

Questions

Is Line 'Em Up® free?
Line 'Em Up® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlignFive free?
AlignFive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Line 'Em Up® or AlignFive?
Line 'Em Up® is rated higher. Line 'Em Up® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while AlignFive averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Line 'Em Up® or AlignFive have ads?
Line 'Em Up® shows ads; AlignFive does not.
Which is updated more often, Line 'Em Up® or AlignFive?
Line 'Em Up® ships an update every 11 days, and AlignFive every 6 days. Most recently, Line 'Em Up® was updated on October 21, 2026 and AlignFive on October 10, 2026.

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