# On the line vs Piko's Blocks

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | On the line | Piko's Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-line/id795845788/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikos-blocks-spatial-lite/id1131697579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Choteau](https://appshunter.io/developer/795845791) | [Creetah Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091214069) |

## What reviewers say

### On the line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-line/id795845788)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Finger as main character, Generated mazes, Score comparison with monuments, Unlockable game modes, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all game modes | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive mechanics
- 🎯 Perfect for casual gaming and time-filling
- 💡 Innovative and unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hit detection inaccuracy
- 🎨 Lacks Retina display support
- 😴 Becomes repetitive over time
- ⚠️ Aggressive music (subjective)
- 🎮 Limited obstacle variety

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Piko's Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikos-blocks-spatial-lite/id1131697579)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On the line free?

On the line costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Piko's Blocks free?

Piko's Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, On the line or Piko's Blocks?

Piko's Blocks is rated higher. On the line averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Piko's Blocks averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do On the line or Piko's Blocks have ads?

Neither On the line nor Piko's Blocks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, On the line or Piko's Blocks?

On the line ships an update every 4 months, and Piko's Blocks monthly. Most recently, On the line was updated on October 26, 2026 and Piko's Blocks on October 29, 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.*