Comparison

Lines MX2 vs Fault Line

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

Head to head
About

Lines MX2

Features
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Simple game for all ages. Select and move blocks to build horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines of 5 or more blocks. The longer the line, the more points you'll get for each block. Free, no ads. Enjoy!

About

Fault Line

This puzzle adventure game challenges players to match gems while managing dynamic board mechanics. Strategically handle rising pressure, contain spreading lava, and overcome escalating hazards. Push your skills to the limit with unique game modes and powerful abilities.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Three unique game modes
  • Strategic pressure management
  • Dynamic lava and obstacle mechanics
  • Powerful special gems and abilities
  • Player progression and achievements
  • Endless mode with global leaderboards
Features
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Fault Line is a puzzle game where every move matters. Match gems, manage rising pressure, contain spreading lava, and overcome increasingly difficult challenges as you push your skills to the limit. Unlike traditional match-3 games, Fault Line introduces dynamic board mechanics that force players to think several moves ahead. Every decision impacts board stability, resource management, and your ability to survive escalating hazards. FEATURES • Hundreds of handcrafted levels • Three unique game modes • Strategic pressure management system • Dynamic lava and obstacle mechanics • Powerful special gems and abilities • Daily rewards and missions • Player progression and achievements • Endless mode with global leaderboards • Challenge mode featuring reactor destruction objectives • Frequent updates and new content CLASSIC MODE Progress through increasingly difficult levels while managing Vector Shifts, Convert Charges, pressure surges, rocks, and lava hazards. Learn new mechanics and master the systems that make Fault Line unique. ENDLESS MODE How long can you survive? Pressure continues to rise as the board becomes more unstable. Compete for high scores and climb the leaderboards against players from around the world. CHALLENGE MODE Solve carefully designed puzzle scenarios with unique objectives. Destroy reactors, clear obstacles, and discover new ways to approach each board. UNLOCK POWERFUL ABILITIES Use special gems to turn the tide: • Quantum Core • Prism Spike • Volt Surge • Void Pulse • Fracture Star Each ability offers new strategic opportunities and can mean the difference between victory and collapse. COMPETE. ADAPT. SURVIVE. Whether you're looking for a relaxing puzzle experience or a deep strategic challenge, Fault Line delivers a unique blend of puzzle-solving, risk management, and progression that keeps every game feeling fresh. Can you contain the instability before everything collapses?

Screenshots

Lines MX23 screens
Fault Line4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lines MX2 at none against Fault Line's 10. Lines MX2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). Fault Line's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fault Line sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Lines MX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lines MX2 ships an update fortnightly, Fault Line every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lines MX2 versus Fault Line: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLines MX2Fault Line
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail MalykhKris Morin

In-app purchases

None

Lines MX2

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Fault Line

One-time10
  • Quantum Core$0.99
  • Prism Spike$0.99
  • Volt Surge$0.99
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  • Void Pulse$0.99
  • Fracture Star$0.99
  • Coins Bundle 750$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Coins Bundle 2000$6.99
  • Legendary Bundle$24.99

Questions

Is Lines MX2 free?
Lines MX2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fault Line free?
Fault Line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lines MX2 or Fault Line have ads?
Fault Line shows ads; Lines MX2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Lines MX2 or Fault Line?
Lines MX2 ships an update fortnightly, and Fault Line every 2 days. Most recently, Lines MX2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fault Line on October 31, 2026.

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