# Light the Sea — Dive Into The Deep Blue Sea

> Endless underwater runner with time manipulation and collectible customizations. (iPhone/iPad app by Petr Pucek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-the-sea/id1519028188 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Petr Pucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483844838)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-the-sea/id1519028188/reviews.md

## What is Light the Sea?

Travel through randomly generated underwater valley, save baby turtles, escape predators and avoid traps to get the highest score. 
The world is evolving around you as you travel more far away making it more difficult for you to pass. 
Use the drag mechanic to slow time and change direction of your next movement. 
Switch easily between two game modes.
Complete challenges to unlock new customizations and badges of different rarities.
Or just enjoy listening to relaxing ambient soundtrack.

## Key features

- Randomly generated underwater valleys
- Rescue baby turtles
- Escape predators and avoid traps
- Time manipulation mechanic
- Unlockable customizations and badges
- Relaxing ambient soundtrack

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Life | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Plankton | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bouncy Plankton | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Current Challenges | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-the-sea/id1519028188/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful visuals

*2021-01-27*

Light the Sea has beautiful graphics and visual effects, and a cool drag-and-release movement mechanic that becomes progressively more challenging. The chilled sound effects really suit the game too!

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2021-01-09*

Just add an option to change/disable the music and ambient sounds separately from the rest and I'll change it to 5 stars

### 5/5 — So Awesome

*2020-08-19*

This game is so visually pleasing and feels great to play, it doesn’t have any banner ads too so you can fully enjoy the Aesthetic of the game

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2020-07-29, version 1.03*

when I start it up it goes back to home screen. Deleted and re downloaded again but still doesn’t work. Truely believe that it should be troubleshooted

### 5/5 — Beauty.

*2020-07-27, version 1.02*

I highly recommend this game to every I know, the music is so peaceful and the game itself just makes you feel so hypnotised. Thank you for creating this game.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2020-07-27, version 1.02*

This game is bad only because it is to hard I can’t even get past the first level! I deleted the game in first min because of how difficult it was 😡now I’m just ☹️

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2020-07-26, version 1.02*

Just love it.

### 5/5 — WOW

*2020-07-24, version 1.02*

I...I don’t know what to say 
It’s amazing the music is a cool calm kind of music and the graphics are amazing! I think this is a “I have nothing to do”

## Frequently asked questions about Light the Sea

### What is the gameplay like in Light the Sea?

Light the Sea features procedurally generated underwater valleys where players must rescue baby turtles, escape predators, and avoid traps. The core mechanic involves using a drag system to slow down time and change direction.

### Does Light the Sea have different game modes?

Yes, the game allows players to switch easily between two distinct game modes, offering varied experiences.

### How can I unlock new content in Light the Sea?

Players can unlock new customizations and badges of different rarities by completing in-game challenges.

### Is Light the Sea available offline?

The provided information does not specify whether Light the Sea supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store listing for details on connectivity requirements.

### What devices is Light the Sea compatible with?

Light the Sea is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### Does Light the Sea have ads?

Yes, Light the Sea contains advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Light the Sea?

Light the Sea has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players.

### How often is Light the Sea updated?

The latest version, 1.36, was released on February 2, 2021. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent activity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.36 — 2021-02-02

Minor bugfixes

### 1.35 — 2021-01-27

Audio improvements, minor bug fixes + new video ads provider

### 1.33 — 2021-01-09

Difficulty patch for brand new players.

### 1.3 — 2020-12-01

Customization, challenges with level progression system, new game shop design, new icon, new obstacles, bugfixes, performance optimizations.

### 1.21 — 2020-10-18

New game mode - gate run. Travel through gates with only one move, get combo scores and join the top 5 players in the daily scoreboard!

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All apps by Petr Pucek: https://appshunter.io/developer/1483844838

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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 2026-07-17.*
