# Lines the Game vs kubic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lines the Game at 83% against kubic's 39%. Lines the Game also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 245). kubic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Lines the Game holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lines the Game has 1.7K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Lines the Game's written reviews are positive against 39% of kubic's.

Lines the Game ships an update every 4 months, kubic every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lines the Game | kubic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-the-game/id904207373/reviews)** | [4.4 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubic/id1062903406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 245 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamious B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539181337) | [Pixel Envision Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444289214) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### kubic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubic/id1062903406)

This optical illusion puzzle game challenges players to construct impossible structures inspired by M.C. Escher's art. With a clean design and minimalistic graphics, it offers over 60 mind-bending puzzles across various geometric and spatial themes. Features include layer locking, zoom, and an in-game hint system to aid progression.

**Highlights:** Optical illusion puzzles, M.C. Escher inspired designs, Geometric and impossible objects, Layer locking and manipulation, Zoom and view controls, In-game hint system, Progress syncing via iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Original and clever puzzles
- 🧠 Mind-bending challenges
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- ✨ Well-realized game concept
- 🤔 Puzzles make you think

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Frustrating tile placement
- 📉 Steep difficulty curve
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 😩 Stressful user experience
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles not sticking correctly
- App won't launch offline
- App won't load/crashes on launch
- In-app purchase attempts forced
- Bug with in-app purchase activation

**Requested features**

- Fix tile placement issues
- Improve difficulty curve
- Option to rotate puzzles
- Option to lock in pieces
- Dark mode for night play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lines the Game free?

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

### Is kubic free?

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

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

Lines the Game is rated higher. Lines the Game averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while kubic averages 4.4 from 245 ratings.

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

Both Lines the Game and kubic show ads.

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

Lines the Game ships an update every 4 months, and kubic every 2 months. Most recently, Lines the Game was updated on November 1, 2026 and kubic on November 1, 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.*