# Dot Line vs Line Mania

The clearest difference is ads: Line Mania at none against Dot Line's shown. Line Mania also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). Dot Line's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Dot Line costs $0.99 and Line Mania $1.99 up front. Dot Line sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Line Mania sells 9 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 — 4.1 for Dot Line against 4.0 for Line Mania. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Line has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Dot Line's written reviews are positive against 100% of Line Mania's.

Dot Line ships an update every 2 months, Line Mania every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Line | Line Mania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-line/id485538133/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-mania-your-mind-sharpener/id894923962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SharpApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/377755013) | [MINOWORKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/368373126) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-line/id485538133)

Test your short-term memory with this addictive game. Challenge yourself with various patterns and matrices, utilize combo systems, and track your progress on leaderboards. It's a simple, elegant, and fun way to see how well you can remember.

**Highlights:** Various patterns and matrices, Combo System, Continue, Time, and Hint items, GameCenter Leaderboards, GameCenter Achievements, Haptic Feedback

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎶 Awesome music
- 🧠 Challenges memory
- ⏱️ Good time killer
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blank screen issues
- 🐛 Touch responsiveness problems
- 🕰️ Timer starts too early

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen on some devices
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Levels reset after failure

**Requested features**

- Ability to draw and share with others
- Bonus points or power-ups
- Resume from last level
- Leaderboard or stats tracking


### Line Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-mania-your-mind-sharpener/id894923962)

This game challenges players to connect dots in a specific pattern within a time limit. It offers a mentally stimulating experience that can improve concentration and quick thinking. Progress through increasingly difficult levels and track your performance.

**Highlights:** Pattern matching gameplay, Timed challenges, Brain training exercises, Concentration skill development, Score and ranking system, In-app store for hints and lives

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 HEARTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 HINTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 HEARTS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 HINTS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 HEARTS + 50 HINTS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 700 HEARTS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 700 HINTS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 HEARTS + 300 HINTS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 HEARTS + 1000 HINTS | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Line free?

Dot Line costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Line Mania free?

Line Mania costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Line or Line Mania?

Dot Line is rated higher. Dot Line averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Line Mania averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dot Line or Line Mania have ads?

Dot Line shows ads; Line Mania does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Line or Line Mania?

Dot Line ships an update every 2 months, and Line Mania every 16 months. Most recently, Dot Line was updated on October 17, 2026 and Line Mania on October 9, 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.*