# Line Art vs Cosmic Top

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cosmic Top at 282 against Line Art's 5. Line Art's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 11.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Line Art costs $0.99 and Cosmic Top $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Line Art holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cosmic Top has 282 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Line Art's written reviews are positive against 83% of Cosmic Top's.

Line Art ships an update every 5 months, Cosmic Top every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Art | Cosmic Top |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-art/id389294575/reviews)** | [4.6 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-top/id401450971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **282** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PDJ Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/290231771) | [Cool Bear Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401450974) |

## What reviewers say

### Line Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-art/id389294575)

Create mesmerizing, ever-changing kinetic art with dynamic lines. Utilize multitouch gestures to influence the drawing process and capture stunning visual creations.

**Highlights:** Kinetic art creation, Constantly changing lines, Multitouch control, Screenshot capture, Smooth line drawing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing
- 👍 Good app, low one-off payment no subscriptions
- 🤩 Mesmerizing
- 🤩 Fun times
- 🤩 LOVE IT!!!!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pretty, but pretty limited
- 🐛 VGA. Output problem
- 💰 Very Disappointing!
- 🐛 It won't display on the TV
- 🐛 Glitchy...

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Update for iphone 5
- RETINA DISPLAY?
- Pause and save creation
- Choose colors
- Record short movie


### Cosmic Top

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-top/id401450971)

Experience a 3D audiovisual physics simulation of a spinning, wobbling, and morphing top. Interact with it using multi-touch gestures and explore an ever-changing cosmos of sight and sound. Record and share your creations.

**Highlights:** 3D audiovisual physics simulation, Multi-touch controls, Gyroscope integration, Unlimited shapes and sounds, Record and share creations, Customizable effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Mesmerizing visuals
- 🎨 Vibrant colors
- 🎢 Hypnotic and relaxing
- 🎮 Fun and engaging
- 🎨 Unique and creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Annoying sounds
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Expensive for the content provided

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain iOS versions
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom tops
- Integration with music playback
- Full-screen support for larger displays
- Saving and sharing of animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line Art free?

Line Art costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cosmic Top free?

Cosmic Top costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Line Art or Cosmic Top?

Line Art is rated higher. Line Art averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cosmic Top averages 4.6 from 282 ratings.

### Do Line Art or Cosmic Top have ads?

Neither Line Art nor Cosmic Top shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Line Art or Cosmic Top?

Line Art ships an update every 5 months, and Cosmic Top every 6 months. Most recently, Line Art was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cosmic Top 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.*