Line Thread vs ShikaPic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Line Thread
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Line Thread is a satisfying puzzle game built around direction, timing, and smart sequencing. Each level places colorful arrows on a grid, and every arrow can only slide out in the direction it points. Sounds simple, but blocked paths, limited chances, and tricky layouts turn every move into a strategy decision. Use Undo, Hint, and Remove wisely to escape difficult situations and keep your progress moving forward. With handcrafted stages, clean visuals, and easy-to-learn but challenging gameplay, Line Thread offers a polished brain-teasing experience that rewards observation, planning, and calm problem-solving.
ShikaPic
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Welcome to ShikaPic: Match Shapes, a picture puzzle adventure with two different ways to play. Every completed puzzle unlocks a new memory for the album. Discover cute animals, peaceful places, travel moments, sweet food, and many more colorful pictures. Why play ShikaPic? Two puzzle systems with different strategies: - In Shape Placement Mode, choose a block from the tray and place it on the board. Match each shape with the correct numbered area, complete the layout, and clear the puzzle. - In Layer Puzzle Mode, several colorful boards are stacked together. Clear the top layer to reach the next one. Keep solving until every layer is removed and the hidden picture is revealed. Features: - Simple controls that are easy to learn. - Drag-and-place shape gameplay - Relaxing gameplay with thoughtful challenges - Multi-layer boards to clear - Hidden pictures waiting to be revealed - A cute story about lost memories - Colorful levels with simple controls - Relaxing challenges for short play sessions Solve each board, restore every picture, and help complete the whole memory album. How many layers can you clear, and how many memories can you restore?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ShikaPic at none against Line Thread's shown. Line Thread's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Line Thread ships an update fortnightly, ShikaPic monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Line Thread | ShikaPic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ่ท ไบ | Rainbow 5s Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Line Thread
No in-app purchases
ShikaPic
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Line Thread free?
Is ShikaPic free?
Do Line Thread or ShikaPic have ads?
Which is updated more often, Line Thread or ShikaPic?
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