On the line vs Peglin
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
Peglin
Embark on a roguelike adventure combining Pachinko-style combat with deck-building strategy. Collect powerful orbs and relics to defeat dragons and reclaim your gold. Explore procedurally generated maps with unique challenges and surprises on every run.
- Collect and upgrade orbs and relics
- Pachinko-like combat mechanics
- Procedurally generated maps
- Defeat monsters and bosses
- Strategic use of potions and bombs
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The award-winning roguelike-deckbuilder Peglin is finally available on iOS! This version lets you try it before you buy it with unlimited access to the first third of the game and a one-time purchase to own the complete game and all future updates! The dragons have been popping peglins and stealing all of your gold for as long as you can remember. Enough is enough. It's time to venture through the woods, conquer the fortress, and delve into the heart of the dragon's lair to take back what's yours and teach those dragons a lesson. Peglin plays like a combination of Peggle and Slay the Spire. The enemies are tough, and if you're defeated your run is over, but you've got powerful orbs with special effects and incredible relics that influence both your enemies and the physics you'll use to defeat them. Features: - Collect and upgrade powerful orbs and relics to defeat the monsters and bosses that stand in your way. - Fight enemies with Pachinko-like gameplay - hit more pegs to do more damage. Use crit potions, refresh potions, and bombs wisely. - Explore a new map every time, with different orbs, enemies, and surprises along the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Peglin at Free against On the line's $0.99. Peglin also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 140). On the line's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (78% vs 64%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Peglin is free to download; On the line costs $0.99 up front. On the line sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Peglin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the line holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peglin has 1.2K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of On the line's written reviews are positive against 64% of Peglin's.
On the line ships an update every 4 months, Peglin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | On the line | Peglin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (140 ratings) — better | 4.1 (1.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews — better | 64.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 140 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 311 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Kevin Choteau | Red Nexus Games Inc. |
Customer experience
On the line
Peglin
User reviews
On the line
From 140 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Hit detection inaccuracy
- 🎨 Lacks Retina display support
- 😴 Becomes repetitive over time
- ⚠️ Aggressive music (subjective)
- 🎮 Limited obstacle variety
Peglin
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique blend of roguelike and pachinko
- 🎨 Charming retro art style
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase model
- 🔁 High replayability
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of explanations
- 📱 Controls not optimized for mobile
- 💰 Perceived high price for mobile game
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
Peglin
Reported bugs
3 issues- Soft locks when trying to unlock full game
- Aiming issues and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent behavior of certain abilities
Requested features
4 requests- More level variety and content
- Ability to save and resume runs
- Vertical mode for better mobile experience
- Customizable controls and aiming
In-app purchases
On the line
- Unlock all game modes$1.99
Peglin
- Peglin Full Game Unlock$9.99
