# Lightracer Ignition > Civilization survival game based on the 'Big Rip' cosmological hypothesis. (iPhone/iPad app by SHENZHEN SMARTMELON TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightracer-ignition/id1566710729 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SHENZHEN SMARTMELON TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329659078) - Category: Games, Simulation, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,192 App Store ratings · 116 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 360 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2021-11-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightracer-ignition/id1566710729/reviews.md ## What is Lightracer Ignition? This is a game where you determine the fate of entire civilizations, whether they rise or fall. The game's premise is based on the "Big Rip" hypothesis, wherein all matter is slowly being torn apart by the expanding of the universe. The game tells the story of several civilizations' struggling at the twilight of the universe. You are the navigator of a high tech "ark," leading your compatriots to escape annihilation by the big rip. To accumulate the energy required for navigation, you must construct an orbital ring that will envelop an entire planet to consume the planet's mass. But not all planets are empty. Will you devour the planets in your path or find coexistence with exotic civilizations? The choice is yours. But remember, all choices will have a profound impact on the development of a civilization. Consider your choices carefully. Notes · You can receive ten free strangelet by paying for download. · Upgrade technology to increase offline production. · Allocate your energy between construction and upgrades to discover the most effective method for progress. · Auto-Answer is enabled by default. Players who wish to explore the story and continue at their own pace can turn off this feature. · Swipe left and right between screens and pay attention to the upper left corner of the interface, where your AI assistant has marked [Missions] for the navigator. · Many concepts within the game are derived from existing scientific theories. ## Key features - Civilization fate management - Big Rip hypothesis gameplay - Orbital ring construction - Planet consumption for energy - Choice-driven narrative - Technology upgrades - Offline production ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | STARTER BUNDLE | $4.99 | one-time | | MINI BUNDLE | $0.99 | one-time | | MEDIUM BUNDLE | $9.99 | one-time | | ADVANCED BUNDLE | $19.99 | one-time | | Unlock All Chapter | $9.99 | one-time | | SUPER VALUE GIFT | $0.99 | one-time | | Unlock Chapter 2 | $0.99 | one-time | | Unlock Chapter 3 | $1.99 | one-time | | Unlock Chapter 4 | $1.99 | one-time | | Reduce Waiting Time | $0.99 | one-time | | Unlock Chapter 5 | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Lightracer Ignition? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Engaging story - 👍 Unique gameplay mechanics - 🎨 Beautiful visuals - 💡 Interesting sci-fi themes **Cons** - 🔍 Inconsistent English translation - 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop - 💰 Excessive ads and monetization - 🐛 Bugs and glitches **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes or resets progress - Inability to progress past certain planets - Inconsistent ad behavior **Most requested features** - More story content and endings - Option to disable ads - Improved pacing and progression - Better text readability ## Recent user reviews (10 of 116) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightracer-ignition/id1566710729/reviews.md ### 1/5 — didnt give me paid-for features *2026-07-22, version 1.2.22* bought ‘Unlock all chapters’, because its good and worth it, but it still forces me to watch ads before warping? A mistake surely? can we fix? ### 1/5 — You took my money *2026-05-29, version 1.2.22* It’s fun, but I purchased the $9.99 for all chapters unlocked, and nothing happened, you just took my money. GIVE IT BACK. Or unlock all of the chapters. Also the add rewards is also broken. ### 1/5 — Shameless cash grab *2026-01-25, version 1.2.22* Bang on a button to speed up the process or you can watch this add for x number of energy or you can pay money for energy if you’re hopelessly addicted. Uninstalled ### 2/5 — Easy to leave *2025-12-01, version 1.2.22* I’ve played long enough to clear planet 4. What I’m seeing now is that I apparently can’t progress to the next chapter without paying for it. The “free” advancement by watching an ad no longer works. The ad plays and then I’m looking at it as a poster for an interminable period of time with no “x” ever appearing on the screen. So essentially I’m being punished for playing the game without spending money on it. Shame on the developers. If you want to charge for it then do so, but be honest about it. As it is now it’s an easy game to uninstall since it’s a fundamentally dishonest relationship with the player. ### 1/5 — Didn’t receive purchase *2025-11-16, version 1.2.22* Bought both the 300 coin first purchase pack and the unlock all chapters and received neither. Tapping restore in the shop isn’t fixing it, requested a refund from apple. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-11-07, version 1.2.22* I played this for the first time years ago and absolutely loved the story. I downloaded it again about a year later and played through it again. The story is complex and wild and might need a second play through to completely understand it. Through the years, the story pops in my head every once in a while and after watching the 3 Body Problem and thinking about it again I’ll be doing my 3rd play through. It’s an idle game, there’s not a lot of action, but I find myself so interested in it years after playing. Thank you developers, this is absolute gold. ### 4/5 — Cool idea *2025-08-04, version 1.2.22* Played though a few times, but game locked up and wont restart after singularity ending ### 4/5 — Interesting Story, but buggy *2025-07-08, version 1.2.22* I love the game, it was an interesting story with some repeatability to unlock different endings. The only downside is occasionally the game will bug out and you’ll get stuck on a planet with no way forward except to entirely restart. ### 5/5 — Absolute masterpiece *2025-03-28, version 1.2.22* The only con about this game is way too many ads, rest are just perfect, the story writing and progressing are pure artwork, shame that good games like this don’t get attention ### 1/5 — 劇情不錯但不要內購 *2025-01-27, version 1.2.22* 消費卻不會給遊戲代幣，目前仍在申訴中，不知道能否看到退費的一天。 ## Frequently asked questions about Lightracer Ignition ### What is Lightracer Ignition about? Lightracer Ignition is a game where you determine the fate of civilizations amidst the 'Big Rip' hypothesis. You navigate a high-tech ark, consuming planets for energy to escape universal annihilation, while making choices that impact various societies. ### How do I get energy in the game? To accumulate energy for navigation, you must construct an orbital ring that envelops an entire planet to consume its mass. You can also upgrade technology to increase offline production and allocate energy between construction and upgrades for progress. ### Is the game free to play? The game is free to play and includes in-app purchases. You can receive ten free strangelet by paying for download, and there are also ads present. ### What platforms is Lightracer Ignition available on? The provided description does not specify the platforms the game is available on, but it is a mobile application. ### What are some key gameplay mechanics? Key mechanics include managing civilization fates, constructing orbital rings to consume planets, making choices that affect societies, upgrading technology for better production, and managing energy allocation between construction and upgrades. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.22 — 2021-07-22 V1.2.22 Optimizing the Game Experience ### 1.2.21 — 2021-07-02 V1.2.21 Optimizing the Game Experience ### 1.2.20 — 2021-06-09 V1.2.20 Optimizing the Game Experience ### 1.2.19 — 2021-06-04 V1.2.19 Improve some text problems ### 1.2.18 — 2021-05-14 V1.2.18 Improve your game ## Apps similar to Lightracer Ignition | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Star Trek Timelines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-trek-timelines/id1001250333) | 4.5 (7,489) | Free | Games | | [Nova Empire: Space Wars MMO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-empire-space-wars-mmo/id1295555672) | 4.3 (5,056) | Free | Games | | [Star Conflict Heroes War Fleet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-conflict-heroes-war-fleet/id1165393158) | 4.4 (483) | Free | Games | | [Hades' Star](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hades-star/id1058502954) | 4.4 (2,967) | Free | Games | | [ASTROKINGS: Galactic Survival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrokings-galactic-survival/id1447088015) | 4.3 (1,862) | Free | Games | | [Space Arena: Construct & Fight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-arena-construct-and-fight/id1134614037) | 4.7 (18,259) | Free | Games | ## More apps by SHENZHEN SMARTMELON TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD - [一亿小目标](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1347796610) - [一亿小目标2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2/id1479357487) - [逐光：启航](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1502792030) - [一億小目標2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2/id1516762807) All apps by SHENZHEN SMARTMELON TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD: https://appshunter.io/developer/1329659078 ## Related topics [light tracer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/light-tracer) · [hades star](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hades-star) · [cosmic games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cosmic-games) · [annihilation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/annihilation) · [syfu](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/syfu) --- *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 2026-08-28.*