# Pencil Puzzles vs Line Paint!

Pencil Puzzles and Line Paint! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Pencil Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 35% of Line Paint!'s. Line Paint!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 274). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pencil Puzzles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Line Paint! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pencil Puzzles against 4.6 for Line Paint!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Paint! has 3.4K ratings behind it against 274, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Pencil Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 35% of Line Paint!'s.

Pencil Puzzles ships an update every 13 months, Line Paint! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pencil Puzzles | Line Paint! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-puzzles/id548959444/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-paint/id1488438435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 274 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Calvin Nutter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643716215) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Pencil Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-puzzles/id548959444)

Engage your mind with challenging logic puzzles. Trace intricate images without retracing lines or lifting your finger. Test your problem-solving skills with this addictive brain-teaser.

**Highlights:** Trace images without lifting finger, No retracing lines, Challenging brain-teasers, Logic puzzles, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Engaging and challenging puzzle gameplay
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving experience
- 🎮 Fun and addictive mechanics
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating and brain-sharpening
- ✏️ Great stylus/Apple Pencil support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Overly sensitive line detection
- 😤 Frustrating false error messages
- 💰 Paywall at level 50-51
- 📺 Ads interrupt gameplay
- ⏳ Limited lasting appeal and replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Line detection too strict - rejects valid traces
- False positives for line overlap detection
- Inconsistent error messages about line proximity
- App stuck on permission/ad preference screen
- Finger wavering causes unintended restarts

**Requested features**

- More puzzle levels (most frequent request)
- Line snapping or guided tracing to reduce sensitivity issues
- Option to remove ads with one-time payment
- Increased difficulty progression
- Finger guidance or stabilization feature


### Line Paint!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-paint/id1488438435)

Unleash your inner artist by drawing and coloring lines to recreate intricate patterns. Relax and enjoy a creative experience at your own pace, with hundreds of levels to explore. Unlock new tools and discover your artistic potential.

**Highlights:** Swipe to paint, Match patterns, Create art, Collect gems, Unlock unique tools, Over 300 levels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Satisfying drawing experience
- 💻 Playable offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Impossible levels
- 🤖 Unresponsive ads/rewards
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Level 164 and 175 are impossible to complete
- Skipping ads feature not working
- Rewards not being granted after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Hints or solutions for difficult levels
- Ability to skip levels without watching ads
- Increased difficulty progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pencil Puzzles free?

Pencil Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Line Paint! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pencil Puzzles or Line Paint!?

Line Paint! is rated higher. Pencil Puzzles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 274 ratings, while Line Paint! averages 4.6 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Pencil Puzzles or Line Paint! have ads?

Both Pencil Puzzles and Line Paint! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pencil Puzzles or Line Paint!?

Pencil Puzzles ships an update every 13 months, and Line Paint! every 2 months. Most recently, Pencil Puzzles was updated on November 1, 2026 and Line Paint! on November 3, 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.*