A Noble Circle vs Lifeline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A Noble Circle
Embark on a unique journey through a two-dimensional world inspired by the classic novella "Flatland." Experience a complete and unhindered gameplay experience with no ads or microtransactions.
- Two-dimensional world exploration
- Inspired by "Flatland" novella
- No ads
- No microtransactions
- No crippled gameplay
- Offline play
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A noble circle's journey through Flatland, a two dimensional world (try out A Noble Circle - Prologue, it's free). Inspired by the novella "Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions," Edwin Abbott Abbott, 1884. - No ads. - No micro transactions. - No crippled gameplay. - No data requirements (playable without wifi). - No elevated device permissions. - Built with love by indie game developers.
Lifeline
An interactive horror game where your choices determine a woman's survival in a mysterious facility. Guide her through dark hallways and make critical decisions to help her escape an unknown threat.
- Interactive horror experience
- Branching narrative choices
- Real-time heart-rate monitor feedback
- Multi-platform play (phone, Apple Watch)
- Multiple language support
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The Lifeline series takes a terrifying turn in this interactive horror experience. Every decision you make could help Wynn to safety, or lead her to an untimely end. Something has gone horribly wrong... Venture deep into a mysterious scientific facility, where a woman named Wynn has just woken up strapped to a hospital bed. She doesn't remember what happened to her - all she knows right now is that she has to get out of this place. And her only link to the outside world... is YOU! Help Wynn navigate creepy darkened hallways as the shrieks of something inhuman get closer... In this thrilling interactive horror experience, your choices shape the story and ultimately decide Wynn's fate! • A truly immersive horror experience! • The Green Series continues with a terrifying twist! • Written by award-winning author Daryl Gregory. • Norman Fairbanks returns with an original bone-chilling score. • Wynn’s heart-rate monitor gives real-time feedback as you make decisions in the story. • Interact with the story on your phone, Apple Watch, or through notifications! • Play in English, German, French, Japanese, Russian, or Chinese at launch! WATCH US: http://www.youtube.com/c/LifelineGame Praise for Lifeline: “I’ve played many games that I find engrossing, but Lifeline may be one of the first that changed the way I thought about my daily routine, which leapt off the screen and became a part of my lived experience.” - Eli Cymet, Gamezebo “For a few brief hours I cared – really cared – about the fate of a completely fictional character. I don’t think any other game I’ve played has made me feel that way before.” - Matt Thrower, PocketGamer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lifeline at weekly against A Noble Circle's every 2 months. Lifeline also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 16.4). A Noble Circle's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 67%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
A Noble Circle costs $1.99 and Lifeline $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A Noble Circle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 319 and 351 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of A Noble Circle's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lifeline's.
A Noble Circle ships an update every 2 months, Lifeline weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | A Noble Circle | Lifeline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (319 ratings) — better | 4.3 (351 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better | 67.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 319 | 351 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #35 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 8.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Amirali Rajan | 3 Minute Games, Inc. |
Customer experience
A Noble Circle
Lifeline
User reviews
A Noble Circle
From 319 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Lovely time
- 👍 Wonderful experience
- 👍 Excellent experience
- 👍 Beautiful and passionate game
- 👍 Fantastic and thought-provoking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and hangs
- 🐛 Frustrating mechanics and controls
- 🐛 Repetitive and becomes boring
- 🐛 Difficult and not fun
- 🐛 Unusable and won't open
Lifeline
From 351 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Engaging story
- 👍 Immersive experience
- 🔒 Ties into larger Lifeline universe
- 💡 Innovative use of heart rate monitoring
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Frequent long pauses in gameplay
- 👎 Protagonist Wynn can be frustrating or unlikable
- 🐛 Inconsistencies between dialogue options and actual responses
Bugs and requests
A Noble Circle
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup
- Freezes and white screens
- Incompatible with certain iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Option to switch between different control schemes
- Checkpoint system or chapter select
- Compatibility improvements for older devices
Lifeline
Reported bugs
2 issues- Website links in-game no longer working
- Game restarting from the beginning unexpectedly
Requested features
3 requests- Option to skip long pauses
- More impactful choices that affect the story
- Ability to revisit past decisions
In-app purchases
A Noble Circle
No in-app purchases
Lifeline
No in-app purchases
