# LYNE vs Golf Peaks

LYNE and Golf Peaks both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of LYNE's written reviews are positive against 84% of Golf Peaks's. Golf Peaks's advantage is ratings volume (562 vs 157) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

LYNE costs $2.99 and Golf Peaks $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LYNE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 562 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of LYNE's written reviews are positive against 84% of Golf Peaks's.

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, Golf Peaks every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | Golf Peaks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews)** | [4.7 (562 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-peaks/id1419542293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **562** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 84.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #142 | **#107** |
| Size | 149 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bowker](https://appshunter.io/developer/569404281) | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNE

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

**Currently charting:** #142 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


### Golf Peaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-peaks/id1419542293)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

A relaxing puzzle game where you play golf to climb mountains. Use cards to guide your ball through over 120 handcrafted levels, navigating various hazards. No prior golf knowledge is needed to enjoy this unique challenge.

**Highlights:** Card-based golf puzzles, Over 120 handcrafted levels, Textless tutorial, Golf-inspired hazards, Bonus short courses

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Incredibly tight puzzle game
- 👍 Great game mechanics
- 👍 Beautiful and perfectly crafted art style
- 👍 Engaging difficulty curve
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional overheating on devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🕰️ Not enough levels for the price

**Reported bugs**

- Jump pads not working as expected on certain levels
- Missing flag pole to finish on some levels
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Difficulty options or level packs
- Level editor or user-generated content
- Scoring system or par system
- Icloud/cloud sync support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNE free?

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

### Is Golf Peaks free?

Golf Peaks costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LYNE or Golf Peaks?

LYNE is rated higher. LYNE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Golf Peaks averages 4.7 from 562 ratings.

### Do LYNE or Golf Peaks have ads?

Neither LYNE nor Golf Peaks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LYNE or Golf Peaks?

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Golf Peaks every 3 weeks. Most recently, LYNE was updated on October 26, 2026 and Golf Peaks on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LYNE or Golf Peaks?

LYNE currently peaks at #142 in the App Store charts, and Golf Peaks at #107. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*