# LYNE vs Up Left Out

The clearest difference is monetization model: Up Left Out at free against LYNE's paid. Up Left Out also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 152) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). LYNE's advantage is chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

LYNE costs $2.99 and Up Left Out $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 Up Left Out. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Up Left Out has 1.2K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of LYNE's written reviews are positive against 88% of Up Left Out's.

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, Up Left Out weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | Up Left Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews) | [4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-left-out/id1339172788/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 87.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bowker](https://appshunter.io/developer/569404281) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNE

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Board, #150 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


### Up Left Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-left-out/id1339172788)

Engage in a serene, minimalist puzzle experience focused on unlocking all board pieces. Enjoy ad-free, timed-free gameplay with a calming, ambient soundtrack. Perfect for unwinding and focused play.

**Highlights:** Unlock all puzzle pieces, Minimalistic design, Relaxing gameplay, No ads or time limits, Meditative ambient soundtrack, Playable offline

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNE free?

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

### Is Up Left Out free?

Up Left Out costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LYNE or Up Left Out?

LYNE and Up Left Out are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 152 and 1.2K ratings respectively.

### Do LYNE or Up Left Out have ads?

Neither LYNE nor Up Left Out shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LYNE or Up Left Out?

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Up Left Out weekly. Most recently, LYNE was updated on September 21, 2026 and Up Left Out on September 24, 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.*