Comparison

five lines vs Ghost Scan

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

Head to head
About

five lines

Features
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Master the synergy of falling block strategy and number merging logic. five lines is a refined puzzle experience designed to challenge your mind. Drop numbered blocks into the grid, stack them strategically, and create matches to clear lines. Simple to learn yet demanding to master, it delivers the ultimate satisfaction for logic enthusiasts. HOW TO PLAY • Drop numbered blocks (1-5) into the grid. • Align 5 or more matching numbers to clear them. • Valid matches work horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. • Merged blocks combine into higher values. • Clear lines to keep the board open and beat your high score. GAME FEATURES • Soft Bauhaus Design: Enjoy muted colors, deep shadows, and elegant typography. • True Brain Training: Sharpen logic, spatial awareness, and forward thinking. • Dual Controls: Choose between precision buttons or fluid swipe gestures. • Adaptive Pacing: The challenge evolves as your skills improve. • Premium Feel: Immersive haptics and sound effects for every move. • Fairer Gameplay: Enhanced algorithms ensure a balanced and rewarding challenge. • Light & Dark Modes: Perfect themes for any environment. • Offline Play: No internet required. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT five lines captures the "one more turn" appeal of classic arcade games but adds a layer of calculated strategy. It is not just about speed; it is about smart decisions. Visual Excellence: We believe mobile games should be beautiful. five lines features a curated color palette and fluid 60fps animations that make every interaction a joy. Perfect For: • Commuters looking for a quick mental workout. • Puzzle fans seeking a challenge without time limits. • Design lovers who appreciate polished UI. • Anyone wanting to improve focus and concentration. Privacy & Fair Play: We respect your time. five lines includes optional rewards but never interrupts your flow with forced ads. No personal data is collected. Download five lines now and discover the most elegant logic puzzle on the App Store. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Ghost Scan

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Ghost Scan: Color Puzzle is a fresh and addictive logic puzzle game where hidden ghosts are scattered across the grid. There are no numbers — only colors. Each color reveals how many ghosts are nearby, challenging your logic and deduction skills. ▶ You have only 90 seconds to scan the board and uncover all safe tiles before time runs out. Play fast, think smart, and earn time bonuses by clearing the board efficiently. ▶ Compete globally with Game Center leaderboards and prove your skills against players around the world. Multiple difficulty levels offer increasing challenges for both casual players and puzzle masters. Simple to learn, thrilling under pressure, and hard to master — Ghost Scan delivers a modern, colorful puzzle experience with a fun sci-fi twist.

Screenshots

five lines4 screens
Ghost Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost Scan at none against five lines's 3. five lines's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. five lines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ghost Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
five lines versus Ghost Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterfive linesGhost Scan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAN SARIKAYAHai Nam Trinh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

five lines

One-time3
  • 100 coins$0.49
  • 500 coins$1.99
  • 1000 coins$3.99
None

Ghost Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is five lines free?
five lines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Scan free?
Ghost Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do five lines or Ghost Scan have ads?
Both five lines and Ghost Scan show ads.

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