# LYNE vs Railbound

The clearest difference is update cadence: Railbound at every 3 days against LYNE's every 2 weeks. Railbound also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). LYNE's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 80%) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

LYNE costs $2.99 and Railbound $4.99 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 4.8 for Railbound. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 117 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of LYNE's written reviews are positive against 80% of Railbound's.

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, Railbound every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | Railbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews)** | [4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | #90 |
| Size | 149 MB | 229 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:** #66 Top Paid · Board, #147 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


### Railbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Paid · Casual, #117 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A cozy puzzle game where you guide two dogs on a global train adventure. Bend and connect railways to help carriages reach the locomotive safely, navigating over 240 unique challenges across diverse landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing experience with charming visuals and a soothing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Bend and connect railways, Over 240 clever puzzles, Train-inspired mechanics (tunnels, barriers, switches), Comic-book-inspired visuals, Relaxing original soundtrack, Pick up cute friends

**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 Railbound free?

Railbound costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

LYNE is rated higher. LYNE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Railbound averages 4.8 from 117 ratings.

### Do LYNE or Railbound have ads?

Neither LYNE nor Railbound shows ads.

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

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Railbound every 3 days. Most recently, LYNE was updated on October 18, 2026 and Railbound on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LYNE or Railbound?

LYNE currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Railbound at #90. 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.*