LYNE vs [the Sequence]
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
![[the Sequence]](https://cdn3.appshunter.io/i/Purple118/54ab269cf144bed85746a3dd70e161c2/AppIcon-1x_U007emarketing-85-220-0-8.png/640x0w.webp "[the Sequence]")
LYNE
This minimalist puzzle game offers a calming yet challenging experience. Connect shapes and fill the board with interflowing paths. Enjoy hundreds of pre-built puzzles or daily procedurally-generated challenges.
- Hundreds of pre-built puzzles
- Daily procedurally-generated puzzles
- Slick, intuitive interface
- Soothing dynamic audio
- Unlockable color palettes
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Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE. "I highly recommend grabbing LYNE in the App Store if you’re a fan of relaxing puzzle games for your iOS device." - AppAdvice, 5/5 "LYNE offers a brilliant dose of puzzling fun." - AppSpy, 5/5 "Lyne is a slick, contemplative puzzler that you'd be a fool to miss" - PocketGamer, 9/10 "Great design, both from an aesthetic standpoint and also regarding its difficulty curve." - MacLife, 4/5 "LYNE is a game worth checking out." - 148Apps, 4/5 Features - Hundreds of pre-built puzzles - An infinite number of procedurally-generated puzzles, released daily - No in-app purchases. No ads. - Slick, intuitive interface - Soothing dynamic audio - Unlockable colour palettes Accolades - Finalist at IndieCade 2014 - Best Puzzle Game, Tabby Awards 2014 - Finalist for Audio Design at Freeplay 2013 - Honorable Mention for Design at Freeplay 2013 “The whole thing is a gentle puzzle game that’s thoroughly enjoyable, which is rare because the majority of puzzle games frustrate the hell out of me.” - IndieStatik.com “From the get go, LYNE exudes a very zen feel. The ambiance is calming, the layout simple and clean. ... if you're in it for the challenge to your brain, dim the lights, find a quiet place, and get to solving.” - JayIsGames.com
[the Sequence]
Engage in a unique puzzle game where you construct sequences using special modules to transfer binary cells. Solve 72 levels with varying complexity, offering a challenge for both puzzle enthusiasts and casual players.
- Build sequences with special modules
- Transfer binary cells
- Solve 72 challenging levels
- Variety of levels and modules
- Sandbox mode
- Minimalistic graphics
- Futuristic sound and ambient music
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the Sequence is a unique puzzle game. Build a sequence using special modules to transfer binary cell. Find solutions to solve 72 levels with simple and complex structure. Are you ready for a challenge? "The best part of Sequence is that the design is spot-on for puzzle fanatics and casual fans alike." - TouchArcade "Finding the right sequence is harder than it looks." - AppAdvice "The Sequence is a unique spin on the mobile puzzler." - Gamezebo the Sequence features: - Variety of different levels to beat - Several kinds of modules - Sandbox mode - Stylish minimalistic graphics - Futuristic sound - Smooth ambient music - Provides a great challenge experience for players. - No IAP - No ADs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: LYNE at #73 against [the Sequence]'s unranked. [the Sequence]'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
LYNE costs $2.99 and [the Sequence] $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for LYNE against 4.9 for [the Sequence]. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 244 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of LYNE's written reviews are positive against 96% of [the Sequence]'s.
LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, [the Sequence] every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LYNE | [the Sequence] |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (152 ratings) | 4.9 (244 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | 96.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 152 | 244 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #73 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Bowker | Maxim Urusov |
Customer experience
LYNE
[the Sequence]
User reviews
LYNE
From 152 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Soothing and relaxing experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to learn gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that stimulate the mind
- 💎 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎨 Customizable color palettes
Room to improve
- 🔍 Decrease in puzzle quantity in recent updates
- 📱 Small screen format not ideal for mobile play
- 🔄 Frustration with progress being reset
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
[the Sequence]
From 244 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 👍 Clean and polished design
- 👍 Great value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional compatibility issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💡 Could use more levels/content
- 💡 Hint system could be improved
Bugs and requests
LYNE
Reported bugs
2 issues- Progress being reset after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back the old format with more puzzles per day
- Larger screen format for better visibility
- More advanced or difficult puzzle sets
- Ability to save and resume progress
[the Sequence]
Reported bugs
2 issues- Initialization errors on some devices
- Inability to drag and drop movements in build mode on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Sandbox mode to create custom puzzles
- More background music options
- Single-step mode for better understanding of solutions
- Option to reset save data
In-app purchases
LYNE
No in-app purchases
[the Sequence]
No in-app purchases
