# Line Puzzle vs Lock Rush

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Rush at none against Line Puzzle's 10. Lock Rush also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Line Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Lock Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lock Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Puzzle has 29K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Line Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lock Rush's.

Line Puzzle ships an update weekly, Lock Rush every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Puzzle | Lock Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-pipe-art/id1443448674/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-rush-reflex-memory-game/id6804309385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 258 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) | [Zach Rustick](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804309387) |

## What reviewers say

### Line Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-pipe-art/id1443448674)

Connect pipes of the same color to create vibrant patterns and fill the entire board. This puzzle game offers over 1,000 levels with no time limits or penalties, perfect for a relaxing yet challenging mental workout.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colors, Fill the entire board, No Wi-Fi needed, Over 1,000 levels, No time limits, No penalties

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads FREE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 760 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Mind exercising
- 🎨 Pipe art
- 💤 Lower stress
- 🤯 Challenging
- 🧠 Sharpens the mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🔍 Difficult to find instructions
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Too many ads
- 🔍 Unclear scoring system

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after updates
- Purchased content not transferring
- Ads still shown after paid removal

**Requested features**

- Ability to view completed puzzles
- More challenging levels
- Variety in daily puzzles
- Sync progress across devices
- Option to disable timed puzzles


### Lock Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-rush-reflex-memory-game/id6804309385)

This game challenges your reflexes and memory with a simple tap mechanic that evolves with increasingly complex rules. Progress through various modes, including reflex tests and memory puzzles, with a daily challenge for all players. Enjoy a pure, uninterrupted gaming experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Tap-based reflex challenges, Memory grid and sequence puzzles, Progressive difficulty and rule changes, Daily challenge mode, Unlockable game modes, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line Puzzle free?

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

### Is Lock Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Line Puzzle or Lock Rush?

Lock Rush is rated higher. Line Puzzle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Lock Rush averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Line Puzzle or Lock Rush have ads?

Line Puzzle shows ads; Lock Rush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Line Puzzle or Lock Rush?

Line Puzzle ships an update weekly, and Lock Rush every 2 days. Most recently, Line Puzzle was updated on November 9, 2026 and Lock Rush on October 31, 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.*