# LYNE vs Bicolor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LYNE at none against Bicolor's 1. LYNE also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Bicolor's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 152) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LYNE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bicolor has 1.2K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of LYNE's written reviews are positive against 98% of Bicolor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, Bicolor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | Bicolor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicolor/id795688887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | **97.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bowker](https://appshunter.io/developer/569404281) | [1Button SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/388888785) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNE

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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


### Bicolor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicolor/id795688887)

A minimalist puzzle game with 240 handmade levels, each featuring only two colors. Test your skills with this unique and visually striking challenge.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, 240 handmade levels, Two-color puzzles, Challenging gameplay, Beautiful visuals

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 10 Paint Buckets | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalist design
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that make you think
- 🎮 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Some puzzles can be too difficult
- 🔁 Lack of new levels/content updates
- 🔍 Unclear instructions for certain mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Chapter/level progression bugs

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save/resume progress
- Hint system or tutorial improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNE free?

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

### Is Bicolor free?

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

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

LYNE is rated higher. LYNE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Bicolor averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do LYNE or Bicolor have ads?

Neither LYNE nor Bicolor shows ads.

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

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bicolor every 2 months. Most recently, LYNE was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bicolor on October 15, 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.*