On the line vs Piko's Blocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
On the line
Control your finger in a thrilling endless runner where you must stay on a constantly generated line. Unlock new game modes and challenges by completing objectives. Compete with friends on global leaderboards.
- Finger as main character
- Generated mazes
- Score comparison with monuments
- Unlockable game modes
- Game Center leaderboards
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On the line is a fast paced endless runner and for the first time your finger is the main character! It’s never been so easy to play, you just have to hold your finger on the screen and try to stay on the line as long as possible… - Generated maze, each time you play it's different. - Compare the distance travelled with world famous monuments heights. - Complete monuments to unlock new game modes, objectives and background colors. - Compare your score with friend on the game center leaderboard
Piko's Blocks
This app helps children aged 4+ develop spatial reasoning and 3D geometric thinking through engaging exercises. It offers over 300 unique challenges designed in cooperation with occupational therapists and teachers, with adaptive difficulty and progress monitoring.
- Spatial and Visual Reasoning practice
- 3D geometric thinking development
- Problem solving exercises
- Suitable for ages 4+ (no reading required)
- Over 300 unique exercises
- Adaptive difficulty levels
- Progress monitoring
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Practice Visual-Spatial Reasoning with encouraging exercises! In Piko’s Blocks the learner builds 3D structures based on presented exercises. Player observes and manipulates self-made 3D objects to develop three-dimensional thinking. Piko’s Blocks has been developed in cooperation with occupational therapists and teachers. PLAY & LEARN: - Spatial and Visual Reasoning - 3D geometric thinking - Problem solving KEY FEATURES: - suitable for ages 4+ and doesn’t require the ability to read - does NOT include any In-App Purchases or Ad’s - over 300 unique exercises to play* - unlimited player profiles for each device: individual progress is saved* - adapts to the player’s skill level motivating and challenging appropriately* - has also an option to practice specific exercise type and difficulty level* - makes it possible to monitor the player’s progress* (* only in Premium version) EXERCISE TYPES: - building matching 3D structures - removing extra pieces from structures - building mirror images of structures - extra challenge is provided for advanced learners by point symmetry and rotation exercises* (* only in Premium version) Spatial reasoning ability is an important cognitive skill and it creates a strong basis for learning mathematical skills and STEM subjects. It is also a fundamental advantage in problem solving and creative work, since it helps to create mental visualizations of ideas and concepts. Research confirms that spatial reasoning can developed with regular practice - and this is precisely what Piko’s Blocks offers. Are you now ready for an educational adventure? Help our friend Piko on his way from planet to planet by solving 3D exercises! Let’s go, Piko is waiting! --- Creetah Ltd is a mobile game studio based in Finland. Our mission is to develop smart and efficient games for practicing cognitive skills. Close cooperation with therapists, educators and cognitive development experts is our style for crafting the best solutions. If you want to say hello to us or there’s something we should know about, you can reach us easily by email: creetah.info@gmail.com. Enjoy learning!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Piko's Blocks at Free against On the line's $0.99. Piko's Blocks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On the line's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 6) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Piko's Blocks is free to download; On the line costs $0.99 up front. On the line sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Piko's Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Piko's Blocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: On the line has 140 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of On the line's written reviews are positive against 75% of Piko's Blocks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
On the line ships an update every 4 months, Piko's Blocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | On the line | Piko's Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (140 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 140 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #179 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Choteau | Creetah Ltd. |
Customer experience
On the line
Piko's Blocks
Bugs and requests
On the line
Reported bugs
10 issues- False collision detection when finger not touching edges
- Moving obstacles don't accelerate with game speed
- Game continues when paused, causing unfair deaths
- Progress lost after app updates
- Game runs extremely slow after recent updates
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- Long UDK startup animation delay
- Lag occurring around 160cm mark
- Download failures on certain devices
- Leaderboard shows 'No Items' instead of rankings
- Inconsistent obstacle speed in extreme mode
Requested features
8 requests- More diverse obstacle patterns and track pieces
- Retina display support for sharper graphics
- Adjustable game screen size for different devices
- Additional measurement units besides centimeters
- Ability to skip certain level designs
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- Pink background option
- Faster game speed progression
- Better visual feedback for failed attempts
Piko's Blocks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
On the line
- Unlock all game modes$1.99
Piko's Blocks
No in-app purchases
Questions
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