# Lined vs Brain Dots 2

Lined and Brain Dots 2 both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Lined's written reviews are positive against 21% of Brain Dots 2's. Brain Dots 2's advantage is ratings volume (598 vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lined sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Dots 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Lined against 4.5 for Brain Dots 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Dots 2 has 598 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Lined's written reviews are positive against 21% of Brain Dots 2's.

Lined ships an update every 3 weeks, Brain Dots 2 weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lined | Brain Dots 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lined-connect-the-dot-game/id1488921001/reviews) | **[4.5 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dots-2/id1524486050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **598** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cleverside](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578703765) | [Translimit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845044431) |

## What reviewers say

### Lined

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lined-connect-the-dot-game/id1488921001)

Connect dots of the same color with lines without crossing them. This brain puzzle game offers over 1,000 levels with increasing difficulty and beautiful graphics. Train your mind and relax with its pleasant music.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored dots, Avoid line intersections, Over 1,000 levels, Increasing difficulty, Beautiful graphics, Pleasant music, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints for  Pipe Lines Puzzle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints Pipe Lines Puzzle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints Pipe Lines Puzzle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### Brain Dots 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dots-2/id1524486050)

Solve challenging puzzles by drawing lines and shapes to make two balls collide. Navigate 3D stages with new mechanics and aim for perfect scores by drawing efficiently. Collect unique pens and balls, and use hints when you get stuck.

**Highlights:** Bump two balls together, Draw lines and shapes freely, 3D stages with new gimmicks, Aim for 3 stars by drawing shorter lines, Collect over 20 varieties of pens and balls, Use hint feature for assistance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Good for mental challenge and thinking
- 👨‍👧‍👦 Suitable for kids and family entertainment
- ⭐ Enjoyable puzzle-solving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads after every level
- ⏱️ Ads longer than actual gameplay
- 💰 Aggressive monetization strategy
- 🚫 Ad removal feature non-functional
- 😤 Ads cannot be skipped or closed properly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on iPad (iPad 13)
- Level 85 causes black screen and app crash
- Settings wheel unresponsive (music toggle)
- Ads cannot be closed after completion
- Game progress reset at level 26

**Requested features**

- Multiple difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
- Reduce ad frequency to 1 per 5 minutes
- Functional ad removal option
- Alternative puzzle-solving methods recognized for full stars
- Offline gameplay mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lined free?

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

### Is Brain Dots 2 free?

Brain Dots 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lined or Brain Dots 2?

Brain Dots 2 is rated higher. Lined averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Brain Dots 2 averages 4.5 from 598 ratings.

### Do Lined or Brain Dots 2 have ads?

Both Lined and Brain Dots 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lined or Brain Dots 2?

Lined ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brain Dots 2 weekly. Most recently, Lined was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brain Dots 2 on November 3, 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.*