Linepoly vs The Six Degrees
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linepoly
Connect numbered dots by drawing lines, then watch the numbers count down. Solve hundreds of geometric art puzzles to reveal colorful low-poly pictures of animals and constellations. Enjoy a relaxing, logic-based experience anywhere, anytime.
- Connect numbered dots
- Hundreds of art puzzles
- Reveal animal and constellation art
- Offline play
- Simple controls
- Low-poly art style
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Every dot has a number. Connect it to other dots with that many lines, then watch the numbers count down to zero. Use logic to complete the whole picture and reveal colorful low-poly art. Linepoly is an easy-to-learn dot-connecting puzzle with hundreds of animal and constellation pictures. Take your time, look for the right connections, and enjoy the moment each picture comes together. • Connect numbered dots with simple controls. • Solve hundreds of geometric art puzzles. • Reveal colorful animals and starry pictures. • Play offline, wherever you are. Can you uncover the picture hidden among the stars?
The Six Degrees
Connect two seemingly unrelated phrases through a chain of six clever links, inspired by historical events and wordplay. Enjoy a daily puzzle that tests your lateral thinking and trivia knowledge, with options to play with friends and unlock past puzzles.
- Daily historical phrase puzzles
- Six clever links to uncover
- Witty wordplay and double meanings
- Three hints per phrase
- Mini history lessons
- Track wins and streaks
- Play with friends
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What connects “fireworks” to “Wonderland”? Or “stand-up” and “sarcophagi”? Welcome to The Six Degrees, the daily puzzle inspired by the Six Degrees of Separation theory — that any two things can be connected through a short chain. Each game challenges you to uncover six clever links between the phrases, all rooted in a real event from today’s history. The twist? Some phrases hold double meanings: one pop‑culture, the next world‑history. It’s not just about knowing facts: it’s about thinking sideways. What You’ll Love: - One Puzzle a Day: Drawn from today’s history. - Smart, Surprising Connections: From sitcoms to space launches. - Witty Wordplay: Tricky pivot phrases and double entendres. - Three Hints per Phrase: Use none and score a perfect 15. Or take a little help along the way. - Mini History Lessons: Each puzzle starts with a short story tying it all together. - Track Your Wins: Watch your skills and your streak grow. - Play with Friends: Start a private group with friends or family and see everyone’s score on each day’s puzzle, right inside the game. When someone finishes, the rest of the group gets a nudge. If you love brainy games, smart trivia, and discovering the wild ways the world connects, Six Degrees will become your favorite five-minute habit. Download now and start connecting the dots. Today’s puzzle and the past week are free. An optional annual subscription unlocks the full archive of past puzzles and Play with Friends groups. Terms of Use: https://getsixdegrees.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getsixdegrees.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Six Degrees at 100% against Linepoly's 54%. The Six Degrees also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Linepoly's advantage is ratings volume (237 vs 31) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Linepoly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Six Degrees sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Six Degrees holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linepoly has 237 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Linepoly's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Six Degrees's.
Linepoly ships an update fortnightly, The Six Degrees every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linepoly | The Six Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (237 ratings) | 5.0 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 237 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BIGJAM | Aztec Software, LLC |
Customer experience
Linepoly
The Six Degrees
Bugs and requests
Linepoly
Reported bugs
3 issues- Touch input not working
- Level 111 is impossible to pass
- A dot is not connecting at the end of a picture
Requested features
7 requests- More levels and puzzles
- Thousands more puzzles
- Save progress when uninstalling
- More challenging levels
- Clearer rule explanations or tips
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- Ability to capture completed constellations
- More updates
The Six Degrees
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linepoly
- Remove interstitial ads$9.99
The Six Degrees
- Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
