# LYNE vs Linelight

The clearest difference is update cadence: LYNE at every 2 weeks against Linelight's every 2 months. LYNE also leads on chart position (#111 vs unranked). Linelight's advantage is ratings volume (999 vs 156) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

LYNE costs $2.99 and Linelight $1.99 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 Linelight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linelight has 999 ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 95% and 94% positive.

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, Linelight every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | Linelight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews)** | [4.9 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linelight/id1231634915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 156 | **999** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 93.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bowker](https://appshunter.io/developer/569404281) | [BT Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/523453876) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNE

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Board (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


### Linelight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linelight/id1231634915)

This minimalist puzzle game offers a relaxing and immersive experience with over 200 unique challenges across six worlds. Its intuitive gameplay is accessible to all, while its captivating soundtrack and story foster a sense of calm and discovery.

**Highlights:** Minimalist 1D puzzles, Over 200 unique levels, 6 distinct worlds, Soothing soundtrack, Immersive narrative, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Calming and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 🎶 Soothing soundtrack
- 💡 Clever and innovative puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and softlocks
- 🎮 Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support

**Reported bugs**

- Softlocks after completing levels
- Tail growing issue in World 3
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customizable controls
- Difficulty options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNE free?

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

### Is Linelight free?

Linelight costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LYNE or Linelight?

LYNE is rated higher. LYNE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Linelight averages 4.9 from 999 ratings.

### Do LYNE or Linelight have ads?

Neither LYNE nor Linelight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LYNE or Linelight?

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Linelight every 2 months. Most recently, LYNE was updated on October 22, 2026 and Linelight on October 22, 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.*