# Linepoly vs Nodes

Linepoly and Nodes both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Nodes's written reviews are positive against 54% of Linepoly's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linepoly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nodes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Linepoly against 4.6 for Nodes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 237 and 395 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Linepoly's written reviews are positive against 66% of Nodes's.

Linepoly ships an update fortnightly, Nodes every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linepoly | Nodes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linepoly-dot-puzzle/id1513861436/reviews) | **[4.6 (395 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodes-connect-dots-to-relax/id6498960573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 237 | **395** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIGJAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/423643021) | [NUR NURIYE ERSAHIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706584858) |

## What reviewers say

### Linepoly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linepoly-dot-puzzle/id1513861436)

This puzzle game challenges your brain by connecting stars to form constellations. As you draw, the constellations transform into beautiful pictures, offering a relaxing and healing experience. Enjoy hundreds of polygon art levels with simple rules, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Connect stars to form constellations, Create beautiful polygon art pictures, Hundreds of levels, Simple rules, Offline play, Small app size

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove interstitial ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Close imitation of NYT Vertex
- 👍 Hard but fun puzzles
- 👍 Phenomenal game for puzzle lovers
- 👍 Enjoyable and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Ads after paying for ad-free
- 😞 Too many ads
- 😞 Paid version still shows ads
- 😞 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 😞 Game is too simple

**Reported bugs**

- Touch input not working
- Level 111 is impossible to pass
- A dot is not connecting at the end of a picture

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Thousands more puzzles
- Save progress when uninstalling
- More challenging levels
- Clearer rule explanations or tips


### Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodes-connect-dots-to-relax/id6498960573)

Connect dots to reveal beautiful, handcrafted images in a relaxing puzzle game. Enjoy a calming experience at your own pace, perfect for listening to podcasts or music. Pick up where you left off anytime.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to form art, Handcrafted puzzles, Relaxing gameplay, Save progress, No time limits, Clear incorrect connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and artistic puzzle designs
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative gameplay experience
- ✨ Smooth and polished user interface
- 🌙 Dark mode available
- 📱 Great Vertex replacement for NYT fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 📉 Infrequent puzzle updates
- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to acquired puzzles
- 🎨 Childish art style for some users
- 📱 Landscape mode not supported on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Lines connecting to unintended dots
- App crashes requiring restart
- Progress deletion mid-puzzle
- Puzzles not saving completion status
- Touch controls directing swipes to wrong anchors

**Requested features**

- Undo or delete line functionality
- Ability to replay completed puzzles
- More frequent puzzle updates and releases
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Portrait mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linepoly free?

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

### Is Nodes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Linepoly or Nodes?

Nodes is rated higher. Linepoly averages 4.5 out of 5 from 237 ratings, while Nodes averages 4.6 from 395 ratings.

### Do Linepoly or Nodes have ads?

Both Linepoly and Nodes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linepoly or Nodes?

Linepoly ships an update fortnightly, and Nodes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Linepoly was updated on October 27, 2026 and Nodes 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.*