# Symbol Link vs Line Up

The clearest difference is rating: Symbol Link at 4.5 against Line Up's 3.0. Symbol Link also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 2). Line Up's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Symbol Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Line Up sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Symbol Link holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symbol Link has 63 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, Line Up every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Symbol Link | Line Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-up-dots/id1451004705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) | [Rodolfo Seabra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450724668) |

## What reviewers say

### Symbol Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884)

This puzzle game challenges you to connect matching symbols with a single path. It features a vast number of puzzles and challenges, with unique mechanics like autolinks and an advanced scoring system. Designed by the creator of Tetris, it offers stylish visuals and audio.

**Highlights:** 1650 puzzles, 300 challenges, 3 puzzle packs by Tetris author, Autolinks feature, Advanced score system, Hints and guides

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 12 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alexey's Pack II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alexey's Pack III | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack IV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack V | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack VI | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Innovative puzzle mechanics with auto-complete feature
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design and UI
- 🎵 Soothing music and sound design
- 😌 Relaxing and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive full-screen ads
- 💰 Ads appear after nearly every level
- 🎯 Ads positioned over continue/restart buttons causing accidental clicks
- ❌ Ad removal purchase doesn't work properly
- 📖 Unclear game instructions and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on tutorial/how-to screen with unresponsive controls
- Settings menu freezes on iPhone 5
- App force quits unexpectedly
- Occasional line freezing during gameplay
- Accidental App Store redirects from ad clicks

**Requested features**

- Add more free puzzle packs
- Implement ad-free version with reasonable pricing
- Provide clearer in-game tutorials and instructions
- Add difficulty ratings for puzzle packs before purchase
- Include confirmation dialog before using hints


### Line Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-up-dots/id1451004705)

Connect dots in the correct order to find the best route, collecting stars along the way. Explore hundreds of levels across five worlds with increasing difficulty, utilizing logical reasoning to solve each puzzle.

**Highlights:** Connect dots in order, Collect stars, Hundreds of levels, Five distinct worlds, Gradual difficulty increase, Logical reasoning puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Symbol Link free?

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

### Is Line Up free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Symbol Link or Line Up?

Symbol Link is rated higher. Symbol Link averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Line Up averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Symbol Link or Line Up have ads?

Both Symbol Link and Line Up show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Symbol Link or Line Up?

Symbol Link ships an update every 4 months, and Line Up every 3 weeks. Most recently, Symbol Link was updated on November 1, 2026 and Line Up on November 2, 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.*