Comparison

Ruby Run vs Line 1d

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ruby Run

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Ruby Run is a challenging platformer not for the faint hearted. Explore and survive all the obstacles and traps as you collect various gemstones. Amethyst crystal spike traps hang from the walls and ceilings. Some may even shoot out at you. Large molten rocks can be in your path. Metal blocks can come at you at a fast distance and possibly even come from behind you. You can even run into dead end walls. Your Ruby moves on its own. Tap on-screen to make the Ruby jump. Tap on-screen twice for a double jump. If you fall or bounce off the ground, the double jump resets and you can recast again. Getting hit by any obstacle results in instant game over. The timing of your double jumps are very essential to survival. Gemstones that you can collect include: Topaz, Amethyst, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond. Each stone type gives a different amount of points. Topaz = 1 point. Amethyst = 2 points. Sapphire = 3 points. Emerald = 5 points. Ruby = 10 points. Diamond = 25 points. Whether its challenging, fun or pure frustration - Ruby Run will keep you addicted as you try to beat your own gem score. Contains ads. No In app purchases.

About

Line 1d

A minimalist game distilled to a single vertical line. Experience fundamental gameplay with 9 unique levels, each challenging your intuition and skill. Collect trophies and chase high scores in this black and white, direct experience.

Highlights
  • Single vertical line gameplay
  • 9 distinct levels
  • Trophy collection
  • High score chasing
  • Minimalist design
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Line 1d is minimal. A game distilled to a single dimension, where play unfolds on a single vertical line. Black and white. Simple. Direct. 9 Levels: 1 Melting 2 Speed 3 Piston 4 Shuffleboard 5 Incoming 6 Jump 7 Plow 8 Eat 9 Dash Engage with simplicity. Each level challenges your intuition and skill, stripped down to essential interactions. Collect the trophies. Chase high scores. Experience gaming at its most fundamental. "Line 1d" is a return to the basics, crafted for those who find beauty in simplicity. Everything is on the line.

Screenshots

Ruby Run4 screens
Line 1d4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Line 1d at none against Ruby Run's shown. Line 1d also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 28 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruby Run ships an update every 28 months, Line 1d weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ruby Run versus Line 1d: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuby RunLine 1d
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZen Pixel Studios Pty LtdJoshua Gnizak

In-app purchases

None

Ruby Run

No in-app purchases

None

Line 1d

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruby Run free?
Ruby Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Line 1d free?
Line 1d is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ruby Run or Line 1d have ads?
Ruby Run shows ads; Line 1d does not.
Which is updated more often, Ruby Run or Line 1d?
Ruby Run ships an update every 28 months, and Line 1d weekly. Most recently, Ruby Run was updated on September 21, 2026 and Line 1d on September 17, 2026.

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