# LYNE vs [the Sequence]

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | [the Sequence] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews) | [4.9 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sequence/id1035217840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bowker](https://appshunter.io/developer/569404281) | [Maxim Urusov](https://appshunter.io/developer/827886412) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Board, #143 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of pre-built puzzles, Daily procedurally-generated puzzles, Slick, intuitive interface, Soothing dynamic audio, Unlockable color palettes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Soothing and relaxing experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to learn gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that stimulate the mind
- 💎 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎨 Customizable color palettes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Decrease in puzzle quantity in recent updates
- 📱 Small screen format not ideal for mobile play
- 🔄 Frustration with progress being reset
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Progress being reset after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- 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]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sequence/id1035217840)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 👍 Clean and polished design
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional compatibility issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💡 Could use more levels/content
- 💡 Hint system could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Initialization errors on some devices
- Inability to drag and drop movements in build mode on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode to create custom puzzles
- More background music options
- Single-step mode for better understanding of solutions
- Option to reset save data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNE free?

LYNE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is [the Sequence] free?

[the Sequence] costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LYNE or [the Sequence]?

LYNE and [the Sequence] are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 152 and 244 ratings respectively.

### Do LYNE or [the Sequence] have ads?

Neither LYNE nor [the Sequence] shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LYNE or [the Sequence]?

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and [the Sequence] every 4 weeks. Most recently, LYNE was updated on September 30, 2026 and [the Sequence] on September 27, 2026.

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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.*