Comparison

Coolki¹ vs Line 98 ™

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

Head to head
About

Coolki¹

A simple yet addictive puzzle game where players arrange colored balls into lines of five or more to score points. Features include undo/redo functionality, a preview of upcoming balls, and multiple difficulty levels. Compete for high scores on Game Center leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Form same-color lines
  • Score points
  • Undo/Redo moves
  • Preview future balls
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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Very addictive and simple in rules puzzle game. The goal of the game is to score as many points as possible. To do this, just move balls on the board to form straight lines in the same color. Once the line is composed of five or more balls they are removed from the board and you score one point for each removed ball. Features: • Retina display support • Game Center leaderboards • Undo/Redo • Preview of future balls • Three difficulty levels • Resume last played game • Fast switching • Sound Effects and Music [1] This is a Free version with ads.

About

Line 98 ™

This classic puzzle game challenges you to strategically align colorful orbs on a grid. Each move creates new challenges as you aim to prevent the board from filling up. Enjoy a timeless puzzle experience with modern enhancements and competitive leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Align five orbs of the same color
  • New orbs spawn with each non-scoring move
  • Prevent the board from filling up
  • Global leaderboards for competition
  • Customizable board sizes and piece sets
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Dive into the rich legacy of Color Lines, a game born in the late 20th century, now revitalized for the modern gaming era. Perfect for both novices and seasoned players, Color Lines combines intuitive gameplay with a robust strategic depth. Gameplay at a Glance: Position colorful orbs on a grid, striving to align five of the same hue. But here's the catch: each move not resulting in a line spawns three new balls. The challenge? Keep the board from filling up as you weave through this captivating puzzle maze. Why Color Lines? Historic Charm, Modern Flair: Experience a game that has stood the test of time, enhanced with crisp graphics and seamless mechanics. Climb the Ranks: Compete with friends and players globally. Where do you stand on the Color Lines Leaderboard? Customize Your Experience: Choose from five board sizes and bespoke piece sets. Game Mastery: Levels ranging from beginner to expert ensure a curve that respects both new players and puzzle veterans. Sleek Design: Immerse yourself in a visually stunning playfield, crafted with attention to detail. Unleash your strategic prowess. How long can you outwit the ever-growing challenge? Rediscover, rejoice, and reignite your passion for puzzles. Welcome to Color Lines: where history meets modern gaming delight. Join the legacy today!

Screenshots

Coolki¹4 screens
Line 98 ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coolki¹ at none against Line 98 ™'s 1. Coolki¹ also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Line 98 ™'s advantage is ratings volume (637 vs 64). On price, rating, 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. Line 98 ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Coolki¹ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Coolki¹ against 4.5 for Line 98 ™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line 98 ™ has 637 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Coolki¹'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Line 98 ™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coolki¹ ships an update every 2 months, Line 98 ™ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Coolki¹ versus Line 98 ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoolki¹Line 98 ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (64 ratings) — better4.5 (637 ratings)
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better64.4% of reviews
Number of ratings64637 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaroslaw LewandowskiVM Mobile Team

Customer experience

Coolki¹

All ratings64 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.8%

Line 98 ™

All ratings630 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.7%

Bugs and requests

Coolki¹

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Line 98 ™

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes after splash screen on startup
  • Game freezes and closes unexpectedly
  • Game crashes when score reaches 27,000-28,000 points
  • Game crashes after 120,000 points
  • iPad app won't launch while iPhone version works
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  • Touch input not responding properly
  • App hangs on white screen with splash logo
  • Game performance degradation and stuttering
  • App fails to load after recent updates

Requested features

7 requests
  • Restore previous app version/design
  • Improve color contrast and differentiation
  • Increase free undo moves per game
  • Reduce or make ads optional
  • Disable hint/tips feature
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  • Better iPad/tablet optimization
  • Fix app stability and crash issues

In-app purchases

None

Coolki¹

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Line 98 ™

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Coolki¹ free?
Coolki¹ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Line 98 ™ free?
Line 98 ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coolki¹ or Line 98 ™?
Coolki¹ is rated higher. Coolki¹ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Line 98 ™ averages 4.5 from 637 ratings.
Do Coolki¹ or Line 98 ™ have ads?
Neither Coolki¹ nor Line 98 ™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coolki¹ or Line 98 ™?
Coolki¹ ships an update every 2 months, and Line 98 ™ every 5 months. Most recently, Coolki¹ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Line 98 ™ on October 20, 2026.

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