# Line Sweeper vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Line Sweeper's shown. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Line Sweeper's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Sweeper has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Line Sweeper ships an update every 6 months, Countdown every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Sweeper | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-sweeper/id614449716/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-daily-math-game/id6740457474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) | [Joachim Dorel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790061652) |

## What reviewers say

### Line Sweeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-sweeper/id614449716)

This puzzle game challenges you to create a single, continuous loop by strategically placing lines. Numbered tiles indicate how many adjacent spaces must be part of the path, with a "check" function to help identify errors. It offers over 500 levels across five difficulty settings.

**Highlights:** Create a single continuous loop, Numbered tiles guide path placement, Over 500 levels, 5 difficulty levels, "Check" function highlights wrong lines, Autosave unfinished levels, Record best completion times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-daily-math-game/id6740457474)

Engage in a daily mental math challenge with a numbers puzzle. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to reach a target number using six given numbers. It's a fun way to improve arithmetic skills and keep your mind sharp.

**Highlights:** Daily math puzzles, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Whole number results only, Relax Mode (no timer), Progress tracking and trophies, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Extended | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line Sweeper free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Line Sweeper or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Line Sweeper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Line Sweeper or Countdown have ads?

Line Sweeper shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Line Sweeper or Countdown?

Line Sweeper ships an update every 6 months, and Countdown every 4 weeks. Most recently, Line Sweeper was updated on October 1, 2026 and Countdown on October 1, 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.*