# Lines Ahead vs Skrbl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skrbl at none against Lines Ahead's 1. Skrbl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Lines Ahead's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lines Ahead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Skrbl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skrbl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lines Ahead | Skrbl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-ahead/id6794475717/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skrbl/id6796380362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siarhei Piatrouski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168549) | [Bilolbek Rayimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860892766) |

## What reviewers say

### Lines Ahead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-ahead/id6794475717)

This turn-based strategy puzzle game challenges you to guide signals through a grid. Plan your moves carefully to match and clear signals, create new types, and utilize special tools to keep the board alive. Enjoy various game modes and visual themes.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy, Signal matching and clearing, Signal Fusion for new types, Quantum Tool abilities, Endless Classic mode, Deterministic Journey levels, Daily Signal challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Collection | $2.99 | one-time |


### Skrbl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skrbl/id6796380362)

This is a local multiplayer drawing and guessing game for parties and casual hangouts. Create or join rooms using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, then draw words for others to guess before time runs out. Compete for points and see final rankings.

**Highlights:** Nearby multiplayer over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, No internet or account required, Room discovery and QR code joining, Variety of built-in word topics, Adjustable time limits and rounds, Shared drawing and live guesses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lines Ahead free?

Lines Ahead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Skrbl free?

Skrbl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lines Ahead or Skrbl?

Skrbl is rated higher. Lines Ahead averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Skrbl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lines Ahead or Skrbl have ads?

Lines Ahead shows ads; Skrbl does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*