MadScientistWars vs LINE98
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MadScientistWars
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2 player game. Opponent player can be on same device, nearby device, cloud or an AI. All possible moves are always visible to everyone all of the time. Goal is to capture the opponent's Mad Scientist OR get your Mad Scientist on the opponent's control node. To play, select a piece you'd like to move, and then one of the green-highlighted movement options. You can select ba move first and then see which pieces can perform that move.
LINE98
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Rediscover a timeless puzzle classic! Line98 is a fun and challenging logic game where you move colored balls around a 9x9 board to form lines of five or more. Once a line is formed, the balls disappear and you earn points! Features: - Classic Line98 gameplay with modern visuals - Undo moves & track high scores - Beautiful color themes and animations - No time limit — think at your own pace Whether you're looking to train your brain or just unwind, this classic puzzle offers endless replayability. Simple to learn, tough to master. Ready to take on the challenge?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MadScientistWars at none against LINE98's shown. LINE98's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MadScientistWars ships an update every 5 weeks, LINE98 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MadScientistWars | LINE98 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carl Cowan | Nguyen Cuong |
In-app purchases
MadScientistWars
No in-app purchases
LINE98
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MadScientistWars free?
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Do MadScientistWars or LINE98 have ads?
Which is updated more often, MadScientistWars or LINE98?
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