# On the line vs Roll

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | On the line | Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-line/id795845788/reviews)** | [4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **439** |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Choteau](https://appshunter.io/developer/795845791) | [Joseph Anthony Distler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698740947) |

## What reviewers say

### On the line

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

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


### Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813)

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.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling for points, Dice upgrading system, Strategy and critical thinking, Relaxing and meditative experience, Unique dicebuilding synergies, Highscore chasing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roll Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Unique and innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Limited free content
- 👎 Confusing or overwhelming UI
- 👎 Lack of customization options
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade shop issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Swiping/tapping issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More dice skins and customization
- Sandbox mode with unlimited rolls
- Improved dice management UI
- More detailed stats and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On the line free?

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

### Is Roll free?

Roll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, On the line or Roll?

On the line is rated higher. On the line averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Roll averages 4.6 from 439 ratings.

### Do On the line or Roll have ads?

Neither On the line nor Roll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, On the line or Roll?

On the line ships an update every 4 months, and Roll weekly. Most recently, On the line was updated on October 13, 2026 and Roll on October 14, 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.*