Comparison

Lines vs Blocksss

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lines

This classic logic puzzle game challenges you to arrange colored balls into lines to clear the board. It offers customizable options and a relaxing experience for players of all ages. Train your mind with strategic gameplay and aim for high scores.

Highlights
  • Classic line-clearing gameplay
  • Customizable ball colors and sizes
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Undo moves and auto-save
  • High score leaderboard
  • Next ball preview
  • Relaxing sound effects
Features
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Lines 98 – The Classic Puzzle Game to Relax and Train Your Mind Lines 98 is a classic logic puzzle game that helps you relax and sharpen your logical thinking. Suitable for all ages, from kids to adults, this is the perfect choice for those who love puzzle games that are both fun and challenging. How to Play Arrange balls of the same color in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines to remove them and keep the board clean. With simple yet strategic gameplay, Lines 98 delivers an engaging brain-training experience you will not want to miss. Key Features Classic gameplay – Create horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines to score points. Customizable ball colors – Choose from various ball designs with unique patterns for better recognition. Adjustable ball size – Customize ball size for a more comfortable gaming experience. Customizable difficulty levels – Choose the difficulty level that best suits your playstyle. Undo moves – Undo mistakes and improve your strategy. Auto-save feature – Pause anytime and resume exactly where you left off. High score leaderboard – Compete with friends and aim for the top rankings. Next ball preview – Plan your moves ahead by seeing upcoming balls. Relaxing sound effects – Enjoy soothing audio to enhance focus. Optimized game design – Looks great and plays smoothly on iPad. Option to reduce effects – Reduce visual effects for a more comfortable experience, especially for older players. Tips for Success Create multiple lines at once to maximize your score. Practice regularly to master this fun and challenging puzzle game. Download Lines 98 now and enjoy a puzzle game that is both relaxing and mentally stimulating.

About

Blocksss

This is a minimalist puzzle game where you drag and fit blocks into a frame. It offers a relaxing experience with no time limits, playable offline and suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Drag and move blocks
  • Fit blocks into frame
  • No time limits
  • Offline play
  • Minimalist design
  • Relaxing music and sounds
Features
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Blocksss is challenging, exciting and sometimes infuriating minimalist puzzle game. Enjoy the world's most beloved puzzle game for FREE! Easy to play, and pleasurable game for all ages. • Drag the blocks to move them. • Try to fit them all in the frame. • Don't worry! No time limits! NO TIME? NO WIFI? NO PROBLEM! Enjoy the game offline anytime and anywhere! ‣ Minimalist design ‣ Easy to play ‣ Relaxing music and sounds ‣ Exciting and addictive

Screenshots

Lines4 screens
Blocksss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lines at none against Blocksss's 7. Lines also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 49%). Blocksss's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blocksss sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Lines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lines against 4.7 for Blocksss. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 147 and 180 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Lines's written reviews are positive against 49% of Blocksss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lines ships an update every 6 months, Blocksss every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lines versus Blocksss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinesBlocksss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (147 ratings)4.7 (180 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better48.6% of reviews
Number of ratings147180 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKD Soft Ltd.Xiamen Sixcube Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Lines

All ratings147 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Blocksss

All ratings180 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lines

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Blocksss

One-time7
  • 120 coins$0.99
  • 240 coins$2.99
  • remove ad$2.99
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  • 660 coins$4.99
  • 1440 coins$9.99
  • 4800 coins$19.99
  • 3120 coins$19.99

Questions

Is Lines free?
Lines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blocksss free?
Blocksss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lines or Blocksss?
Lines and Blocksss are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 147 and 180 ratings respectively.
Do Lines or Blocksss have ads?
Both Lines and Blocksss show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lines or Blocksss?
Lines ships an update every 6 months, and Blocksss every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lines was updated on September 17, 2026 and Blocksss on September 10, 2026.

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