Comparison

Lines vs Node

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

Head to head
About

Lines

Features
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Connect dots of the same color to collect points. The more dots you can connect per turn, the higher is the score revenue.

About

Node

Drag and drop colorful shapes onto a dotted grid to solve puzzles. Link matching colors to fill the board and advance through increasingly challenging levels. Enjoy a daily timed puzzle and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop shape puzzles
  • Link matching colors
  • Endless unique levels
  • Daily timed challenges
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Satisfying haptics and sounds
Features
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It’s simple: drag and drop colorful shapes onto the dotted grid, find the perfect fit, and watch everything click into place. Link up matching colors, fill the board and move on to the next challenge. It starts easy… then gets wonderfully tricky. There are endless levels to play, and no two puzzles are ever the same. Whether you've got a few spare minutes or you're in for a longer session, there’s always a fresh challenge waiting. Every day brings a new timed puzzle on a bigger grid. Race the clock, beat your own score and climb the leaderboard if you're feeling competitive. Node is easy to pick up, satisfying to master, and a great way to switch off while still giving your brain a bit of a workout. Why you’ll love it: - Clean, colorful design that feels great to play - Puzzles that stay fresh and never repeat - A daily challenge to test your speed - Haptics and sounds that makes the overall experience that little bit more satisfying - Super simple to learn, but hard to put down - Perfect for winding down, waking up, or anything in between How neatly can you connect the Nodes?

Screenshots

Lines4 screens
Node3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lines at 13.0 against Node's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lines ships an update weekly, Node every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Lines versus Node: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinesNode
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlattcodeRyan Boyling

In-app purchases

None

Lines

No in-app purchases

None

Node

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lines free?
Lines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Node free?
Node is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lines or Node have ads?
Both Lines and Node show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lines or Node?
Lines ships an update weekly, and Node every 4 days. Most recently, Lines was updated on October 8, 2026 and Node on October 3, 2026.

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