# Cross Fingers vs Line Puzzle

The clearest difference is ads: Cross Fingers at none against Line Puzzle's shown. Cross Fingers also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Line Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cross Fingers sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Line Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Cross Fingers against 4.4 for Line Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Puzzle has 12K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Cross Fingers's written reviews are positive against 71% of Line Puzzle's.

Cross Fingers ships an update every 3 months, Line Puzzle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Fingers | Line Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-fingers/id337490369/reviews)** | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-string-art/id1433103489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobigame](https://appshunter.io/developer/300896021) | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Fingers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-fingers/id337490369)

This game challenges players to combine solid pieces into a gigantic tangram puzzle. It requires brainpower, imagination, reflexes, and dexterity to complete hundreds of levels and an arcade mode for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Tangram puzzle gameplay, 840 challenging levels, Arcade Mode for replayability, Brain and reflex challenges, Imagination-based puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| 45 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 125 Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 250 Stars | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🧠 Engaging brain teasers
- 👍 Visually appealing design
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 🕹️ Unique puzzle mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall to access more levels
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without purchasing stars
- 📵 Intrusive ads
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Saving progress issues
- Compatibility problems on newer devices
- Ads causing crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Reset progress option
- More levels and difficulty options
- Ability to earn stars without paying
- Improved touch controls and responsiveness
- Offline mode


### Line Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-string-art/id1433103489)

Connect and weave lines to create intricate string art designs. This relaxing puzzle game offers hundreds of unique levels with stunning visuals and soothing sounds. Play at your own pace with no time limits or penalties.

**Highlights:** Drag and connect lines, Create string art shapes, Hundreds of unique levels, No Wi-Fi needed, No time limits or penalties, Stunning graphics and sounds

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adfree | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Oak Art | $3.99 | one-time |
| Acacia Art | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spruce Art | $3.99 | one-time |
| 55 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Birch Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 👍 Visually appealing string art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Ads too frequent, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficulty progression too slow
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Hint button too close to reset button
- Puzzle progress not saved after app crashes
- Ads sometimes cover UI, preventing interaction

**Requested features**

- More challenging and varied puzzles
- Option to start at higher difficulty levels
- Ability to replay completed puzzles
- Improved ad-free experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Fingers free?

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

### Is Line Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cross Fingers or Line Puzzle?

Cross Fingers is rated higher. Cross Fingers averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Line Puzzle averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do Cross Fingers or Line Puzzle have ads?

Line Puzzle shows ads; Cross Fingers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cross Fingers or Line Puzzle?

Cross Fingers ships an update every 3 months, and Line Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, Cross Fingers was updated on November 1, 2026 and Line Puzzle on November 7, 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.*