# Line Puzzle vs Perfect Paint

Line Puzzle and Perfect Paint both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Line Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 23% of Perfect Paint's. Line Puzzle also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line Puzzle sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Perfect Paint sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Line Puzzle against 4.5 for Perfect Paint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 36K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Line Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 23% of Perfect Paint's.

Line Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, Perfect Paint every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Puzzle | Perfect Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-string-art/id1433103489/reviews) | **[4.5 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-paint/id1475655474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Line Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-string-art/id1433103489)

Connect and weave lines to create intricate string art designs. This relaxing puzzle game offers hundreds of unique levels with stunning visuals and soothing sounds. Play at your own pace with no time limits or penalties.

**Highlights:** Drag and connect lines, Create string art shapes, Hundreds of unique levels, No Wi-Fi needed, No time limits or penalties, Stunning graphics and sounds

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adfree | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Oak Art | $3.99 | one-time |
| Acacia Art | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spruce Art | $3.99 | one-time |
| 55 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Birch Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hallerbos | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 👍 Visually appealing string art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Ads too frequent, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficulty progression too slow
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Hint button too close to reset button
- Puzzle progress not saved after app crashes
- Ads sometimes cover UI, preventing interaction

**Requested features**

- More challenging and varied puzzles
- Option to start at higher difficulty levels
- Ability to replay completed puzzles
- Improved ad-free experience


### Perfect Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-paint/id1475655474)

Test your artistic skills by replicating colorful paintings against the clock. Compete with others to achieve the most accurate copy and unlock new challenges. It's a race against time to become the ultimate painter.

**Highlights:** Replicate colorful paintings, Timed painting challenges, Unlock new paintings, Compete against others, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Good game
- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 👍 Helps improve drawing skills
- 💡 Competitive and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤖 Unfair/random scoring system
- ⏱️ Not enough time to draw
- 🔄 Repetitive/same drawings
- 🔍 Judging issues - winners don't match quality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Brush size issues
- Glitches and lags

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Increase drawing time
- Improve scoring/judging system
- Add more variety of drawings
- Reduce ads or make them optional


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line Puzzle free?

Line Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Perfect Paint free?

Perfect Paint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Line Puzzle or Perfect Paint?

Perfect Paint is rated higher. Line Puzzle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Perfect Paint averages 4.5 from 36K ratings.

### Do Line Puzzle or Perfect Paint have ads?

Both Line Puzzle and Perfect Paint show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Line Puzzle or Perfect Paint?

Line Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, and Perfect Paint every 7 months. Most recently, Line Puzzle was updated on October 26, 2026 and Perfect Paint on October 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.*