# On the line vs Red's First Flight

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Red's First Flight at none against On the line's 1. Red's First Flight also leads on ratings volume (84K vs 140) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On the line's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

On the line costs $0.99 and Red's First Flight $4.99 up front. On the line sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Red's First Flight asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for On the line against 4.8 for Red's First Flight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red's First Flight has 84K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of On the line's written reviews are positive against 85% of Red's First Flight's.

On the line ships an update every 4 months, Red's First Flight monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | On the line | Red's First Flight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-line/id795845788/reviews) | **[4.8 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reds-first-flight/id1596736236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **84K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #179 | **#1** |
| Size | 62 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Choteau](https://appshunter.io/developer/795845791) | [Rovio Entertainment Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/298910979) |

## 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


### Red's First Flight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reds-first-flight/id1596736236)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Puzzle, #6 Top Paid · Action, #18 Top Paid · Games, #31 Top Paid (US App Store)

Launch birds with a slingshot to destroy structures and defeat greedy pigs who have stolen eggs. This classic physics-based puzzle game offers hundreds of levels and unique bird abilities for strategic and skillful gameplay.

**Highlights:** Physics-based slingshot gameplay, 8 original episodes with over 390 levels, Unique bird powers, 3-star all levels, Golden Egg hunting, Classic characters, Mighty Eagle support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great nostalgic experience
- 👍 No ads or microtransactions
- 🎁 Free Mighty Eagle
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some physics/visual issues
- 🔍 Missing certain levels/features
- 🔍 Smaller screen size on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent white popup after restarting levels
- Impossible to get 100% on certain levels
- Sound issues when skipping cutscenes

**Requested features**

- Bring back other classic Angry Birds games
- Add more levels/episodes
- Restore missing features (Red's Mighty Feathers, etc.)
- Improve physics and visual consistency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On the line free?

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

### Is Red's First Flight free?

Red's First Flight costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, On the line or Red's First Flight?

Red's First Flight is rated higher. On the line averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Red's First Flight averages 4.8 from 84K ratings.

### Do On the line or Red's First Flight have ads?

Neither On the line nor Red's First Flight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, On the line or Red's First Flight?

On the line ships an update every 4 months, and Red's First Flight monthly. Most recently, On the line was updated on October 26, 2026 and Red's First Flight on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, On the line or Red's First Flight?

On the line currently peaks at #179 in the App Store charts, and Red's First Flight at #1. 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.*