# LYNE vs RUNA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LYNE at 95% against RUNA's 58%. LYNE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). RUNA's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LYNE costs $2.99 and RUNA $1.99 up front. RUNA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LYNE asks for nothing beyond the download.

LYNE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of LYNE's written reviews are positive against 58% of RUNA's.

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, RUNA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | RUNA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews)** | [4.5 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runa/id1310677189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bowker](https://appshunter.io/developer/569404281) | [Giuseppe La Torre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025335931) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNE

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

**Currently charting:** #93 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


### RUNA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runa/id1310677189)

Arrange blocks to create a path and spread light. This puzzle game features celestial graphics and calming sounds, requiring logic and experimentation to guide energy through the shadows.

**Highlights:** Block arrangement puzzles, Light spreading mechanics, Celestial graphics, Delicate sound design, Logic and reasoning challenges, Exploration of skies and distant lands

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra support | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNE free?

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

### Is RUNA free?

RUNA costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

LYNE is rated higher. LYNE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while RUNA averages 4.5 from 120 ratings.

### Do LYNE or RUNA have ads?

Neither LYNE nor RUNA shows ads.

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

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and RUNA every 4 days. Most recently, LYNE was updated on October 18, 2026 and RUNA on October 19, 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.*