# X Lines vs Brain Code

The clearest difference is ads: X Lines at none against Brain Code's shown. X Lines also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Brain Code's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X Lines sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brain Code sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

X Lines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Code has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

X Lines ships an update every 6 days, Brain Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Lines | Brain Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-lines/id1387718873/reviews)** | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-code-logic-puzzle-games/id1495717820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1K** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [景灯 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/977915723) | [Kyrylo Kartukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495717819) |

## What reviewers say

### X Lines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-lines/id1387718873)

This puzzle game challenges your geometric thinking and reasoning skills. Uncross lines by moving nodes to create a clear path. It offers over 200 levels with more planned, suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Geometric thinking puzzles, Over 200 levels, Clean UI design, Reasoning and creativity challenges, Supports iPhone and iPad, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads removal | $2.99 | one-time |


### Brain Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-code-logic-puzzle-games/id1495717820)

Engage your mind with over 50 unique logic puzzles that test your problem-solving and creative thinking. This offline game offers an immersive, command-line inspired interface and a progressive difficulty curve. It's perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and anyone looking for a mental workout.

**Highlights:** 50 unique logic puzzles, Command-line inspired interface, Multiple solutions per puzzle, Progressive difficulty, Offline play, Built-in hint system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pinch of tips | $0.99 | one-time |
| handful of tips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2x handful of tips | $2.99 | one-time |
| tip fan | $4.99 | one-time |
| tip master | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and creative puzzles
- 👍 Unique coding-based gameplay
- 🧠 Requires out-of-the-box thinking
- 🎨 Clean and minimalistic design
- 💡 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with ads and level progression
- 🤔 Some puzzles require too much external knowledge
- 🤯 Extremely difficult at times
- 🔍 Lack of in-game guidance or hints

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to close ads
- Level 24 equation puzzle not accepting correct answer
- Level 39 unbeatable on iPhones without back button
- Level 20 bug preventing progress

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Improved ad experience
- Walkthrough or solution guide
- Keyboard support improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Lines free?

X Lines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brain Code free?

Brain Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X Lines or Brain Code?

X Lines is rated higher. X Lines averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Brain Code averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do X Lines or Brain Code have ads?

Brain Code shows ads; X Lines does not.

### Which is updated more often, X Lines or Brain Code?

X Lines ships an update every 6 days, and Brain Code monthly. Most recently, X Lines was updated on August 20, 2026 and Brain Code on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*