# Line Puzzle vs Chains

The clearest difference is rating: Chains at 5.0 against Line Puzzle's 4.4. Chains also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Line Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line Puzzle sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Chains asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chains holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Puzzle has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Line Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, Chains every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Puzzle | Chains |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-string-art/id1433103489/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chains-line-puzzle/id6785922637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 191 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) | [Katsiaryna Petruchenya](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771518350) |

## 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


### Chains

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chains-line-puzzle/id6785922637)

Connect spools to create a continuous chain and solve logic puzzles in a steampunk-themed world. Earn rewards for perfect solutions and utilize smart hints to guide your progress without revealing the answer. Enjoy a pressure-free experience with evolving challenges.

**Highlights:** One-line chain logic puzzles, Steampunk visual theme, Smart hint system, Earn up to 3 brass spools per level, 216 levels across 9 packs, Light and dark themes, No timers or lives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line Puzzle free?

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

### Is Chains free?

Chains is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Line Puzzle or Chains?

Chains is rated higher. Line Puzzle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Chains averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Line Puzzle or Chains have ads?

Both Line Puzzle and Chains show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Line Puzzle or Chains?

Line Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, and Chains every 2 weeks. Most recently, Line Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chains on October 21, 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.*