# LYNE vs Doggins

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LYNE at 95% against Doggins's 45%. LYNE also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months). Doggins's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

LYNE costs $2.99 and Doggins $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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 158 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of LYNE's written reviews are positive against 45% of Doggins's.

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, Doggins every 14 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | Doggins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews)** | [4.0 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doggins/id826990892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **158** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bowker](https://appshunter.io/developer/569404281) | [Brain&Brain](https://appshunter.io/developer/826990895) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNE

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

**Currently charting:** #118 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


### Doggins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doggins/id826990892)

Embark on a charming point-and-sniff adventure across the moon. Solve classic item-based puzzles and unravel a quirky plot involving a villainous squirrel. Enjoy a visually rich, handcrafted experience playable in one sitting.

**Highlights:** Point-and-sniff exploration, Item-based puzzles, Immersive visual storytelling, Handcrafted animation, Single-sitting gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming and imaginative story
- 🎨 Beautiful, stylish graphics
- 🎶 Lovely soundtrack
- 🤔 Clever and engaging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely short gameplay
- 💰 Overpriced for the content
- 🐛 Some puzzles have glitchy controls
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for certain puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Bike remote puzzle not working as intended
- Items disappearing during gameplay
- Game freezing at certain points

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay with more chapters and content
- More challenging and varied puzzles
- In-game hint system
- Ability to replay completed levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNE free?

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

### Is Doggins free?

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

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

LYNE is rated higher. LYNE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while Doggins averages 4.0 from 56 ratings.

### Do LYNE or Doggins have ads?

Neither LYNE nor Doggins shows ads.

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

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Doggins every 14 months. Most recently, LYNE was updated on November 6, 2026 and Doggins on November 6, 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.*