On the line vs Roll
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Roll
Engage in a relaxing dice-rolling experience where you aim to collect points by rolling dice and strategically upgrading them. This game blends elements of strategy, clicker, and roguelike deckbuilders for a unique dice-building system with deep strategic choices. Enjoy a meditative escape with its minimalistic design and peaceful atmosphere.
- Dice rolling for points
- Dice upgrading system
- Strategy and critical thinking
- Relaxing and meditative experience
- Unique dicebuilding synergies
- Highscore chasing
Read full descriptionHide full description
In Roll, you have 2500 rolls to collect as many points as possible. Roll your dice to gain points, spend your points to upgrade your dice, and repeat. Borrowing gameplay elements from strategy, clicker, and roguelike deckbuilder genres, Roll creates a perfect balance of relaxation with critical thinking. While the "Clicker"/"Incremental" genre is not known for its variety or depth of game mechanics, Roll offers a unique dicebuilding system which allows you to explore different strategies and synergies between upgrades. Each run will present you with new and interesting decisions creating a huge depth of strategy and keeping the game feeling always fresh. Roll is designed to be a relaxing and meditative experience. Get lost in the satisfying sounds and effects as all your worries melt away. From the minimalistic UI to the slow peaceful music, everything was designed to create the perfect zen environment. If you enjoy building an engine and watching it grow, chasing down highscores, or just need to escape from your own thoughts, then I really hope you'll enjoy my game, Roll. :)
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Roll at Free against On the line's $0.99. Roll also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (439 vs 140). On the line's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Roll is free to download; On the line costs $0.99 up front. On the line sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for On the line against 4.6 for Roll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 439 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 78% and 78% positive.
On the line ships an update every 4 months, Roll weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | On the line | Roll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (140 ratings) — better | 4.6 (439 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | 78.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 140 | 439 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 370 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Choteau | Joseph Anthony Distler |
Customer experience
On the line
Roll
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
Roll
From 439 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Unique and innovative
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Limited free content
- 👎 Confusing or overwhelming UI
- 👎 Lack of customization options
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay
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
Show 5 moreShow fewer
- 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
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- Pink background option
- Faster game speed progression
- Better visual feedback for failed attempts
Roll
Reported bugs
4 issues- Upgrade shop issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Swiping/tapping issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Offline mode
- More dice skins and customization
- Sandbox mode with unlimited rolls
- Improved dice management UI
- More detailed stats and analytics
In-app purchases
On the line
- Unlock all game modes$1.99
Roll
- Roll Premium$3.99
