Line Rider in IOS

Draw your own track

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

92/100

Line Rider on mobile is a beautiful tribute to one of the most iconic web games of the early 2000s. It’s not just a game; it’s a creative tool. The transition to touch controls makes 'drawing' the tracks feel much more natural and fluid than it ever did with a mouse. Whether you're making a simple slide or a complex, physics-defying Rube Goldberg machine, the tools are intuitive and deep.

The community features are the real star here. Being able to export your creations or watch the incredible, music-synced masterpieces from other 'Riders' is inspiring. It’s a perfect sandbox—no goals, no stress, just pure creative physics fun. It’s as much an art program as it is a game.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026
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Dinsun Review

Line Rider isn't really a game in the traditional sense, and that’s why it works. It’s a toy. I remember wasting hours on this in web browsers two decades ago, and the mobile version handles the transition well. The touch controls are actually superior for drawing. However, it’s still a niche experience—if you don't have the patience to spend three hours fine-tuning a single jump, you'll find nothing here for you. It’s honest, but it’s limited by its own premise.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Infinite creativity
  • Excellent touch interface
  • Nostalgic value
  • Steep learning curve for complex tracks
  • No 'game' objectives
  • Visuals remain basic

Technical Report

Performance: Very stable; track sharing works seamlessly.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You enjoy sandbox physics and have a creative, patient mindset.

    Skip if: You need levels, goals, or a story to stay interested.

    Similar Games:
    • Free Rider HD
    • TrackMania

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun (40yo critical gamer)
    • Hardware: iPad Pro (M2)
    • Playtime: 5 hours
    • Status: Created several stunt tracks

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 2.7.5Sun Apr 11 2021

    Fixed "Receipt hash invalid" issue.


    Draw a track for the sledder to ride on! The classic and super addictive sandbox game, Line Rider is now available with multiple riders, audio import, and new features to help you create your track:

    - Scrub through the timeline to go to any point in time.

    - Pause in the middle of the track and see live physics updates as you draw.

    - Visualize the trajectory of the sledder with onion skin.

    - Move, adjust, and copy lines with the select tool.


    Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    Draw a track for the sledder to ride on! The classic and super addictive sandbox game, Line Rider is now available with multiple riders, audio import, and new features to help you create your track:

    - Scrub through the timeline to go to any point in time.

    - Pause in the middle of the track and see live physics updates as you draw.

    - Visualize the trajectory of the sledder with onion skin.

    - Move, adjust, and copy lines with the select tool.


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5 out of 5 with 113 Counts
    Age Rating 4+

    Screenshots

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    Line Rider is a physics-based toy that allows you to draw tracks with your finger. Once you're done, watch the character 'Bosh' ride your creation! Featuring multiple line types (blue for floor, red for speed, green for scenery), the game is a blank canvas for your imagination. Sync your tracks to music, create intricate loops, and share your videos with a global community.

    Features

    1

    Intuitive Touch Drawing Tools

    2

    Advanced Physics Engine

    3

    Video Export and Sharing

    4

    Community Track Discovery

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Top 10 Line Rider Tracks of 2020 - YouTube

    News on this game

    11 years later, this gobsmacking Line Rider track is finally complete

    David Lu is finally ready to show us Omniverse 2 - an exhaustive showcase of high-velocity puppetry that turns the web toy into a mind-bending work of art.

    Rock Paper Shotgun - Tue Dec 29 2020

    This Line Rider video synchronises perfectly with a tune from the Nutcracker

    If you're a lover of music whose brain works in a visual way, this video representation of Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy will...

    Belfast Telegraph - Sat Sep 29 2018

    Coldplay and Liszt melodies have been synchronised in this beautiful music doodle

    A new 'line rider' video has just been released, which combines melodies from a beautiful Liszt masterpiece and a hit pop song from Coldplay.

    Classic FM - Fri Nov 29 2019

    Creator spent 11 years developing epic Line Rider course

    David Lu spent 11 years working on an incredibly epic course for "Line Rider" — a video game where you draw lines on the screen to create a...

    Boing Boing - Tue Dec 29 2020

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    Yes, the mobile version includes a timeline that lets you sync your track's movements to your favorite songs.

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