# Overpaint vs Lines the Game

The clearest difference is rating: Lines the Game at 4.6 against Overpaint's 3.8. Lines the Game also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 62%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 133). Overpaint's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overpaint sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Lines the Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lines the Game holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lines the Game has 1.7K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Overpaint's written reviews are positive against 83% of Lines the Game's.

Overpaint ships an update every 5 weeks, Lines the Game every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overpaint | Lines the Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overpaint/id888697127/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-the-game/id904207373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 133 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Landka](https://appshunter.io/developer/450345696) | [Gamious B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539181337) |

## What reviewers say

### Overpaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overpaint/id888697127)

This game challenges you to match colored squares with circles by dragging and dropping. Create new colors by overlapping squares. It offers a relaxing yet engaging puzzle experience with unique levels and interesting color facts.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop color matching, Color mixing by overlapping squares, 225 unique moving puzzles, 100 color facts, Simple and clean design, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refill lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock gate | $0.99 | one-time |
| +3 moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lives forever | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful color-mixing puzzle concept
- 🎵 Relaxing and enjoyable music
- 😌 No ads or minimal monetization
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle gameplay
- 🎯 Simple yet challenging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on startup
- 🐛 Game crashes after closing mid-level
- 🐛 Crashes when running out of lives
- ☝️ Notification center interference on top screen
- ⏸️ Game progress not saved to Game Center

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after pressing play button
- App crashes when closing mid-level and reopening
- App crashes after running out of hearts/lives
- Level 45 yellow bar doesn't reach far enough
- Level 66 yellow cannot cover bottom circle

**Requested features**

- More levels beyond current maximum
- Undo move functionality
- Ability to earn lives through gameplay
- Larger interaction area away from notification shade
- Seamless level transitions


### Lines the Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-the-game/id904207373)

This abstract puzzle game challenges players to strategically place or remove dots to fill a drawing with color. The goal is to dominate the race with your chosen color, offering quick sessions or extended play. It's a brain-teasing experience perfect for short bursts of downtime.

**Highlights:** Strategic dot placement and removal, Color dominance wins, Multiple game modes (Point, Erase, Cut, Draw, Portal, Mix), Daily Challenges, 500 smart levels, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design
- 🎹 Soothing piano soundtrack
- ⏱️ Great for quick play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Similar colors make it hard to distinguish
- 🔍 Levels can feel repetitive over time
- 🔍 Occasional no-win situations
- 📺 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Rope level 57 unwinnable
- Levels not fitting properly on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Level editor mode
- More challenging level designs
- Ability to replay previous daily challenges
- Improved color contrast and accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overpaint free?

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

### Is Lines the Game free?

Lines the Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Overpaint or Lines the Game?

Lines the Game is rated higher. Overpaint averages 3.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Lines the Game averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Overpaint or Lines the Game have ads?

Lines the Game shows ads; Overpaint does not.

### Which is updated more often, Overpaint or Lines the Game?

Overpaint ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lines the Game every 4 months. Most recently, Overpaint was updated on October 19, 2026 and Lines the Game on October 22, 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.*