Comparison

Royal Kingdom vs Linear

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

Head to head
About

Royal Kingdom

Embark on a match 3 puzzle adventure to build legendary kingdoms and defeat the Dark King. Solve challenging puzzles, explore new lands, and craft a kingdom befitting royalty. Enjoy stunning visuals and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Master match 3 puzzles
  • Build and explore kingdoms
  • Conquer the Dark King
  • Expand your ruling
  • Stunning visuals and animations
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From the creators of Royal Match comes a brand new match 3 puzzle adventure in Royal Kingdom, starring the extended Royal Family! You’ll meet King Richard, King Robert's younger brother, as well as a charming cast of new characters, including Princess Bella and the Wizard, to embark on a journey to build legendary kingdoms! Solve match 3 puzzles to explore new lands and defeat the Dark King & his army! MASTER MATCH 3 PUZZLES Test your skills and become the ultimate match 3 expert by solving fun yet challenging puzzles! Beat thrilling levels and overcome unique obstacles! BUILD AND EXPLORE KINGDOMS With the help of the Builder, craft a kingdom befitting royalty. Solve puzzles, earn coins, and unlock diverse districts - from the Parliament Square to the University and the Princess Tower. CONQUER THE DARK KING Defend the kingdom from the Dark King’s attack by solving match 3 puzzles - destroy his castles and evil minions to see him fall. Victory is one match away! EXPAND YOUR RULING Rise through the ranks and claim the top spot on the leaderboard, master your puzzle solving skills for generous rewards, and expand your kingdom by uncovering uncharted lands as you play! ENJOY THE FINEST VISUALS Immerse yourself in Royal Kingdom's stunning graphics and smooth animations. A puzzle game experience like never before - captivating and seamless. What are you waiting for? Download Royal Kingdom and join the ranks of the noble adventurers! With hours of fun, challenging gameplay, and a magical world, this puzzle game is fit for royalty! Need some help? Visit our support page in the Royal Kingdom app or send us a message at contact@dreamgames.com.

About

Linear

Features
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Linear is a fast-paced numerical logic puzzle where your brain meets the clock. You’re given a 7×7 matrix filled with random numbers from 1 to 9. A target number between 1 and 50 appears—and the race begins. Your mission is simple yet thrilling: within 20 seconds, find three consecutive numbers in a straight line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). Combine the first two using multiplication or division, then add or subtract the third number. If your final answer matches the target, you win the round! Linear is designed to sharpen logical thinking, improve math reflexes, and boost decision-making speed. Perfect for puzzle lovers, students, and anyone who enjoys a quick mental challenge. Every round is fresh, fast, and highly addictive. Can you solve it before time runs out?"

Screenshots

Royal Kingdom4 screens
Linear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linear at none against Royal Kingdom's 19. Linear also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Royal Kingdom's advantage is chart position (#4 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Royal Kingdom sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Linear asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Royal Kingdom ships an update fortnightly, Linear daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Royal Kingdom versus Linear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoyal KingdomLinear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1M — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDream GamesNandish joshi

Bugs and requests

Royal Kingdom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels are impossible without paying
  • Progress reset to zero with update
  • Keeps kicking player out of the game

Requested features

4 requests
  • More power-ups and coins for harder levels
  • Ability to choose own levels
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Ability to play as the dark king

Linear

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Royal Kingdom

One-time18
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Mini Offer$2.99
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  • Mini Concept Offer$2.99
  • Small Offer$4.99
  • Noble Pack$5.99
  • King's Favor$6.99
  • Normal Concept Offer$6.99
  • Small Coin Package$7.99
  • Splendid Pouch$9.99
  • Kingdom Pass$9.99
  • Medium Coin Package$14.99
  • Kingdom Pass$14.99
  • Superior Chest$19.99
  • Kingdom Pass$19.99
  • Big Coin Package$29.99
  • Royal Barrel$39.99
  • Legendary Wagon$99.99
None

Linear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Royal Kingdom free?
Royal Kingdom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linear free?
Linear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Royal Kingdom or Linear have ads?
Neither Royal Kingdom nor Linear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Royal Kingdom or Linear?
Royal Kingdom ships an update fortnightly, and Linear daily. Most recently, Royal Kingdom was updated on October 18, 2026 and Linear on October 6, 2026.

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