Comparison

Lines the Game vs Topiary 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lines the Game

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
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**WINNER Best Casual Entertainment Game - Dutch Game Awards ** **Every level CAN be won!** But sometimes the solution is not easy. Lines is an abstract ‘zen’ game experience where form is just as important as function. Place or remove dots to initiate a colourful race that fills a drawing. The colour that dominates the race wins. Lines is the perfect game to play while commuting or in other short moments of downtime. Play a single session in a matter of seconds or find yourself making a winning streak of 20 games in a row! Lines – Physics Drawing Puzzle key features include: - 6 different modes: Point, Erase, Cut, Draw, Portal and Mix- Daily Challenges - 26 achievements to unlock -500 smart levels - Use your brain and logic to find the solutions - Bronze, Silver and Gold medals for each level. - Infinite fun! Point Mode Tap on a line to place a dot. Be smart and choose and strategic and logic position for the dots. Sometimes you need to place one dot, other times two dots. Eraser Mode Tap on an opponent´s dot to erase it. Draw Mode Draw a line with your fingers to connect lines to your advantage. Use your brain! Cut Mode Cut a line to stop the flow of your opponent´s color. Portal mode Tap the line across 2 places to create a portal. Your line will be teleported from one place to the other. But beware: your opponents can also make use of the portal you have created, so choose its location wisely!

About

Topiary 3D

Engage in a satisfying gardening simulation where you meticulously trim and shape shrubs and trees. Test your precision and artistry to master the art of topiary clipping.

Highlights
  • Cut and trim leaves
  • Shape shrubs and trees
  • Master topiary art
  • Satisfying gardening simulation
Features
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Cut, snip and trim away the leaves on the shrubs and trees! Can you master the art of tree clipping?

Screenshots

Lines the Game4 screens
Topiary 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lines the Game and Topiary 3D both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Lines the Game's written reviews are positive against 38% of Topiary 3D's. Lines the Game also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Topiary 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lines the Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Topiary 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lines the Game against 4.5 for Topiary 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 658 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Lines the Game's written reviews are positive against 38% of Topiary 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lines the Game ships an update every 4 months, Topiary 3D every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lines the Game versus Topiary 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLines the GameTopiary 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better4.5 (658 ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better658
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB164 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGamious B.V.Full Fat Productions Ltd

Customer experience

Lines the Game

All ratings1,589 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.3%

Topiary 3D

All ratings659 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

User reviews

Lines the Game

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🎨 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

Topiary 3D

From 658 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Fun and engaging gameplay concept
  • ✨ Nice attention to detail
  • 🎨 Creative topiary design mechanics

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🔁 Highly repetitive content
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 😤 Frustrating level failure mechanics
  • ⚠️ Game crashes after level completion

Bugs and requests

Lines the Game

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Rope level 57 unwinnable
  • Levels not fitting properly on newer devices

Requested features

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

Topiary 3D

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after approximately 10 seconds of opening
  • Game crashes after finishing levels
  • Game randomly destroys work in progress
  • Frame rate issues causing frustration
  • Inconsistent level completion detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • More level designs and variety (at least 25+ additional levels)
  • Tutorial or better in-game guidance
  • Option to pay to remove ads
  • Better visual feedback for progress tracking
  • Improved game stability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lines the Game

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Topiary 3D

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Lines the Game free?
Lines the Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Topiary 3D free?
Topiary 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lines the Game or Topiary 3D?
Lines the Game is rated higher. Lines the Game averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Topiary 3D averages 4.5 from 658 ratings.
Do Lines the Game or Topiary 3D have ads?
Both Lines the Game and Topiary 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lines the Game or Topiary 3D?
Lines the Game ships an update every 4 months, and Topiary 3D every 11 days. Most recently, Lines the Game was updated on October 22, 2026 and Topiary 3D on October 21, 2026.

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