# LYNE vs Oberty

The clearest difference is update cadence: LYNE at every 2 weeks against Oberty's every 5 months. LYNE also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 67%) and ratings volume (152 vs 17). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

LYNE costs $2.99 and Oberty $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 Oberty. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LYNE has 152 ratings behind it against 17, 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 67% of Oberty's.

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, Oberty every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | Oberty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews) | [4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oberty/id6444231671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #155 |
| Size | 149 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bowker](https://appshunter.io/developer/569404281) | [Dmytro Denys](https://appshunter.io/developer/429279016) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNE

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Board, #123 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


### Oberty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oberty/id6444231671)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

This minimalist puzzle game challenges players to rotate and blend cards using XOR logic to solve over 200 unique puzzles. It features a relaxing soundtrack, inclusive color schemes, and a level editor to create and share custom challenges.

**Highlights:** Shape-blending puzzles, XOR logic gameplay, 200+ puzzles, Meditative and relaxing, Inclusive color schemes, Level editor, Share custom levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNE free?

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

### Is Oberty free?

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

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

LYNE and Oberty are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 152 and 17 ratings respectively.

### Do LYNE or Oberty have ads?

Neither LYNE nor Oberty shows ads.

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

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Oberty every 5 months. Most recently, LYNE was updated on September 21, 2026 and Oberty on September 15, 2026.

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

LYNE currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Oberty at #155. 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.*