Comparison

Line 'Em Up® vs bricknova

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

bricknova

Features
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BrickNova is a fun and engaging block-based experience designed for players who enjoy fast thinking and strategic moves. Test your reflexes, improve your focus, and challenge yourself with increasingly difficult levels. Features: • Smooth and responsive gameplay • Simple yet addictive mechanics • Clean and modern design • Suitable for all ages • Optimized performance for iPhone This TestFlight version is part of our development phase. We are continuously improving gameplay, fixing bugs, and adding new features. Your feedback is important to us. Help us make BrickNova better!

Screenshots

Line 'Em Up®4 screens
bricknova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: bricknova at none against Line 'Em Up®'s shown. bricknova also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and bricknova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Line 'Em Up® ships an update every 11 days, bricknova every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Line 'Em Up® versus bricknova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLine 'Em Up®bricknova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB26 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBored Games ApSFAISAL ALTENEIJI

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.)

bricknova

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Line 'Em Up®

One-time10
  • 30 Tickets$1.99
  • 50 Tickets — Bonus Offer$1.99
  • Premium: 1 Month Ad Free$3.99
Show 7 more
  • 100 Tickets$4.99
  • Ad-Free Week Bundle$4.99
  • Premium: 3 Months Ad Free$7.99
  • 300 Tickets$9.99
  • Premium: 6 Months Ad Free$12.99
  • Premium: 12 Months Ad Free$19.99
  • Mega Bundle$24.99
1 purchases

bricknova

One-time1
  • 100 Coins$0.99

Questions

Is Line 'Em Up® free?
Line 'Em Up® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bricknova free?
bricknova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Line 'Em Up® or bricknova have ads?
Line 'Em Up® shows ads; bricknova does not.
Which is updated more often, Line 'Em Up® or bricknova?
Line 'Em Up® ships an update every 11 days, and bricknova every 4 days. Most recently, Line 'Em Up® was updated on November 8, 2026 and bricknova on October 31, 2026.

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