Comparison

LINEO (Puzzle) vs Tree(3)

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

Head to head
About

LINEO (Puzzle)

This puzzle game offers an endless stream of unique challenges with the simple goal of creating 10 lines. Choose from multiple difficulty levels, from relaxing to diabolical, for a quiet, ad-free distraction.

Highlights
  • Endless unique puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Offline play
  • No time limit
  • No ads
  • Donation option
Features
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LINEO is an endless stream of unique personal puzzles. The simple goal is to create 10 lines. Each puzzle is a new surprise and you can play it in a level you prefer: In the mood for no thinking at all? Choose the RELAX or EASY mode. Do you want to set your mind to something else? Choose MEDIUM or TRICKY. Are you in for a challenge? Try HARD or even DIABOLICAL. LINEO stands for LINE followed by a ball in shape of an O. This O gives a twist to the word LINE and that is exactly the idea behind this puzzle game. LINEO is a quiet, colorful, offline, independent, sober puzzle game without a time limit and with no disturbance of ads. Just your pleasant moment of distraction. There are no in-app-purchases, but you have the possibility to make a small donation. Thanks. Enjoy!

About

Tree(3)

This puzzle game challenges you to build sequences of abstract shapes based on a single rule: no earlier shape can be found within a later one. Compete for high scores, solve daily puzzles, and challenge friends in a game inspired by a massive mathematical concept.

Highlights
  • Build unique shape sequences
  • Solve daily puzzles
  • Challenge friends
  • Learn game mechanics
  • Earn high scores
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Tree(3) is a puzzle game built on one of the largest numbers in mathematics. You build a sequence of small trees, one at a time. Each tree may use one more node than the last, and its nodes come in three colors. There is one rule: no earlier tree may ever be found inside a later one. The moment a shape repeats, the sequence ends. Kruskal's tree theorem proves every such sequence must end. TREE(3) is how long the longest one could run — a number so large it cannot be written down in the observable universe. Your score is how far you get before the rule catches you. MAIN GAME — Pure TREE(3). Start from a single node and extend as far as you can. Every game is a new best-score attempt. PUZZLES — A position and a bank of candidate trees. Pick the ones that don't repeat an earlier shape. Three tiers; the skill is reading embeddings at a glance. DAILY — One puzzle a day, the same for everyone. Share your result without spoiling it. CHALLENGES — Invite a friend and take turns extending one shared sequence. The player who repeats a shape loses. LEARN — Short lessons on the rule, the trap in the first move, and why the game has to end. Tree(3) is free to play. Optional coins buy hints and avatars; ads can be removed with a one-time purchase. Nothing you can buy is ever won from another player.

Screenshots

LINEO (Puzzle)4 screens
Tree(3)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tree(3) at 100% against LINEO (Puzzle)'s 0%. Tree(3) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). LINEO (Puzzle)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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. LINEO (Puzzle) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tree(3) sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tree(3) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LINEO (Puzzle)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Tree(3)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LINEO (Puzzle) ships an update monthly, Tree(3) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LINEO (Puzzle) versus Tree(3): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLINEO (Puzzle)Tree(3)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcelo ParsThicket Studios LLC

Customer experience

LINEO (Puzzle)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Tree(3)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LINEO (Puzzle)

One-time1
  • Donation$2.99
4 purchases

Tree(3)

One-time4
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • 550 Coins$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 1,200 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is LINEO (Puzzle) free?
LINEO (Puzzle) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tree(3) free?
Tree(3) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LINEO (Puzzle) or Tree(3)?
Tree(3) is rated higher. LINEO (Puzzle) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tree(3) averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do LINEO (Puzzle) or Tree(3) have ads?
Tree(3) shows ads; LINEO (Puzzle) does not.
Which is updated more often, LINEO (Puzzle) or Tree(3)?
LINEO (Puzzle) ships an update monthly, and Tree(3) every 2 weeks. Most recently, LINEO (Puzzle) was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tree(3) on November 10, 2026.

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