# Dot Line Lightning vs Simple shape's puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Simple shape's puzzle at 5.0 against Dot Line Lightning's 4.1. Simple shape's puzzle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 11.0). Dot Line Lightning's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Line Lightning sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Simple shape's puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple shape's puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Line Lightning has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dot Line Lightning ships an update every 57 months, Simple shape's puzzle every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Line Lightning | Simple shape's puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-line-lightning/id570641878/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-shapes-puzzle/id1158827354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | **Every 34 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 21 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SharpApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/377755013) | [Ruslan Goncharenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/934710362) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Line Lightning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-line-lightning/id570641878)

Test your short-term memory with this addictive sequel to a popular game. Challenge yourself with different modes, patterns, and a combo system to improve your recall abilities. Compete with others via leaderboards.

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Classic Level | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Reverse Level | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Panic Level | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3 Packs (Classic+Reverse+Panic) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |


### Simple shape's puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-shapes-puzzle/id1158827354)

A straightforward and addictive puzzle game where players overlay shapes to match a target. Test your observation skills by selecting the correct answer from given options to achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Shape overlay gameplay, Multiple choice answers, Score maximization, Addictive puzzle mechanics, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Line Lightning free?

Dot Line Lightning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple shape's puzzle free?

Simple shape's puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Line Lightning or Simple shape's puzzle?

Simple shape's puzzle is rated higher. Dot Line Lightning averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Simple shape's puzzle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dot Line Lightning or Simple shape's puzzle have ads?

Both Dot Line Lightning and Simple shape's puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Line Lightning or Simple shape's puzzle?

Dot Line Lightning ships an update every 57 months, and Simple shape's puzzle every 34 months. Most recently, Dot Line Lightning was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simple shape's puzzle on November 2, 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.*