# Flow Free vs Lines the Game

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flow Free at 401K against Lines the Game's 1.6K. Flow Free also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). Lines the Game's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Free sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lines the Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 401K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 83% positive.

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, Lines the Game every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Free | Lines the Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (401K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free/id526641427/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-the-game/id904207373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **401K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) | [Gamious B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539181337) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free/id526641427)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Board, #83 Top Grossing · Board, #150 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Connect matching colored pipes to fill the board without crossing or overlapping. Enjoy hundreds of free levels or challenge yourself in timed modes. This addictive puzzle game offers a relaxing yet engaging experience for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colors with pipes, Fill the entire board, Over 2,500 free levels, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode, Multiple board sizes, Level packs

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purple Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- ⏱️ Good for passing time
- 🔓 No WiFi required
- 💻 Works well on different devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 💰 Hints/levels can be expensive
- 🤯 Levels can get too difficult
- 🔁 Daily streak issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Ads getting stuck and preventing progress

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels for older players
- Ability to earn hints through gameplay
- Option to change background color for themes
- Sync progress across devices


### Lines the Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-the-game/id904207373)

This abstract puzzle game challenges players to strategically place or remove dots to fill a drawing with color. The goal is to dominate the race with your chosen color, offering quick sessions or extended play. It's a brain-teasing experience perfect for short bursts of downtime.

**Highlights:** Strategic dot placement and removal, Color dominance wins, Multiple game modes (Point, Erase, Cut, Draw, Portal, Mix), Daily Challenges, 500 smart levels, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design
- 🎹 Soothing piano soundtrack
- ⏱️ Great for quick play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Similar colors make it hard to distinguish
- 🔍 Levels can feel repetitive over time
- 🔍 Occasional no-win situations
- 📺 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Rope level 57 unwinnable
- Levels not fitting properly on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Level editor mode
- More challenging level designs
- Ability to replay previous daily challenges
- Improved color contrast and accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Free free?

Flow Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lines the Game free?

Lines the Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flow Free or Lines the Game?

Flow Free is rated higher. Flow Free averages 4.8 out of 5 from 401K ratings, while Lines the Game averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Flow Free or Lines the Game have ads?

Both Flow Free and Lines the Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flow Free or Lines the Game?

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, and Lines the Game every 4 months. Most recently, Flow Free was updated on September 26, 2026 and Lines the Game on September 17, 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.*