# Beacon Puzzle — Puzzles to Lighten Your Day

> Logic puzzle game: place lighthouses to light all grid cells according to specific rules. (iPhone/iPad app by AARON SHAYNE JACOWITZ.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-puzzle/id6770126384 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AARON SHAYNE JACOWITZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896717499)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-puzzle/id6770126384/reviews.md

## What is Beacon Puzzle?

A daily logic puzzle to lighten your day.
Place lighthouses to light every cell on the grid. No two may share a row, share a column, or touch in adjacent spaces, not even diagonally. Simple to learn, surprisingly hard to master.
A new 8x8 puzzle every day at midnight PST, hundreds of hand-rated practice levels across four difficulty tiers, and an endless Unlimited mode against the clock. Build your daily streak and share it with friends.
GAME MODES
Daily Challenge
A brand-new puzzle every day at 12:00 AM PST, alternating between 8x8 and 9x9 grids. Solve it to grow your streak. Share your result.
Practice
Hundreds of puzzles across four difficulty tiers: 4x4 Noob warm-ups, 5x5 Pro grids, 6x6 Expert puzzles, and 7x7 Genius brain-burners. Every level is hand-rated by a constraint solver, so the difficulty curve is smooth and fair.
Unlimited
An endless run against a 60-second clock. Each puzzle you solve refills 20 seconds back on the timer, capped at 60. Puzzles get progressively tougher as your run climbs. How long can you keep the clock alive?
HOW TO PLAY
Every puzzle has the same four rules:
- Place exactly one lighthouse in each colored region.
- Beams shine the full length of the row and column from each lighthouse.
- No two lighthouses may share a row, share a column, or touch in adjacent spaces, including diagonally.
- Every cell must be lit by at least one beam.
If you get stuck, spend a hint to place the hardest remaining lighthouse. Hints come from optional in-app purchase packs, or you can watch a short rewarded ad for a free one.
WHY YOU WILL LIKE IT
Pure logic. Every puzzle has exactly one solution, reachable through deduction alone. No guessing required.
No ads in the way. Ads only appear when you actively tap to watch one in exchange for a free hint. Never interruptive.
Respectful of your time. No account required. No daily-login slot-machine. Just puzzles.
Beautiful and fast. A clean dark theme by default, with a light theme one tap away. Built to feel instant on any iPhone.
Made by one person. Designed, coded, and play-tested by a solo developer who cares too much about puzzle quality. If you find a flaw or have an idea, the email below reaches them directly.

Site: https://beaconpuzzle.com
Made in Seattle.

## Key features

- Daily logic puzzles
- Hundreds of practice levels
- Four difficulty tiers
- Endless timed mode
- Hint system
- Streak building

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English (U.S.) | $0.99 | one-time |
| English (U.S.) | $2.99 | one-time |
| English (U.S.) | $4.99 | one-time |
| English (U.S.) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-puzzle/id6770126384/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This game changed my life

*2026-05-24*

It tested my critical thinking and problem solving skills and I feel like Einstein after a few rounds. Training to become a quant and I feel a lot more confident after working through some puzzles

### 5/5 — Super fun game!

*2026-05-22*

This game is awesome! Always trying to beat my high-score and can’t wait for the next updates!

## Frequently asked questions about Beacon Puzzle

### What is Beacon Puzzle?

Beacon Puzzle is a logic puzzle game where players place lighthouses on a grid to ensure every cell is lit. It offers a daily challenge, hundreds of practice levels across four difficulties, and an endless mode.

### How do I play Beacon Puzzle?

You must place exactly one lighthouse in each colored region. Lighthouses emit beams that light their full row and column. No two lighthouses can share a row, column, or adjacent space (including diagonally), and all cells must be lit.

### Does Beacon Puzzle have ads?

Beacon Puzzle contains advertisements, but they are not interruptive. Ads only appear when you actively choose to watch a short rewarded ad in exchange for a free hint.

### Can I get hints in Beacon Puzzle?

Yes, you can get hints in Beacon Puzzle. Hints can be purchased through optional in-app purchase packs, or you can watch a short rewarded ad to receive a free hint.

### What are the game modes in Beacon Puzzle?

Beacon Puzzle features a Daily Challenge with a new puzzle each day, Practice mode with hundreds of levels across four difficulty tiers, and an Unlimited mode that is an endless run against a 60-second clock.

### Is Beacon Puzzle suitable for all ages?

Beacon Puzzle is rated '4+' by the App Store, indicating it is suitable for children aged 4 and up. The gameplay focuses on logic and deduction.

### What devices does Beacon Puzzle support?

Beacon Puzzle is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to feel instant and perform well on these platforms.

### How often is Beacon Puzzle updated?

Beacon Puzzle was last updated on May 26, 2026, to version 1.1.0. The developer, a solo creator, is responsive to feedback and ideas for improvements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-26

• Smarter Unlimited mode: puzzles get progressively harder as your run climbs. The first few are gentle. Push past 20 solves and the wall starts pushing back, with 8x8 puzzles appearing in the highest tier.
• Pause and resume Unlimited runs. Tap the new pause button to freeze the clock, hop to another mode, or close the app entirely. Your timer, score, and current puzzle restore exactly when you come back.
• Daily challenges now alternate between 8x8 and 9x9 grids for extra variety.
• Daily share buttons stay available after you've solved the daily, so you can share to multiple friends throughout the day.
• Easy Mode for practice levels: an optional toggle that highlights cells where a lighthouse would conflict with one you've already placed.
• Daily reminders: get the occasional friendly nudge to play the daily or beat your Unlimited high score. Turn them on or off any time with the bell in the top bar.
• Redesigned home screen featuring your current streak and high score at a glance.
• Sharing now opens the App Store directly so friends can install in one tap.
• Reduce Motion support: if you have Reduce Motion enabled in iOS Settings, in-app animations are neutralized.
• Various polish and bug fixes.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-05-21

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-25.*