# Shift Light Puzzle vs Lights Out

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Light Puzzle at 4.7 against Lights Out's 4.0. Shift Light Puzzle also leads on ratings volume (794 vs 6) and review sentiment (76% vs 67%). Lights Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Light Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lights Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift Light Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Light Puzzle has 794 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Shift Light Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lights Out's.

Shift Light Puzzle ships an update every 6 months, Lights Out every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Light Puzzle | Lights Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-light-puzzle/id1003736955/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-game/id1538050760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **794** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solebon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/836906903) | [Michael Purdy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538050762) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Light Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-light-puzzle/id1003736955)

Rotate tiles to connect power, connectors, and bulbs and make them glow. This puzzle game offers thousands of levels with increasing complexity, including color mixing and wrapping mechanics. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience with a visually appealing interface and sound effects.

**Highlights:** Rotate tiles to connect circuits, Light up all bulbs to win, 3,500+ challenging levels, Color mixing and wrapping modes, Multiple board sizes, Detailed stats tracking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM UPGRADE | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and challenging
- 💡 Innovative puzzle game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Enjoyable and gentle
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficulty progression issues
- 👎 Lack of audio options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on certain devices
- Inability to save progress

**Requested features**

- Ability to specify difficulty level
- Sync progress across devices
- Hints or solutions for advanced levels
- Customizable background music/sounds


### Lights Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-game/id1538050760)

A minimalist puzzle game where the goal is to turn off all the lights. Toggling a light also flips its adjacent lights, creating a strategic challenge. Enjoy over 75 levels with relaxing music and multiple color schemes.

**Highlights:** 5x5 grid puzzle, Turn off all lights objective, Adjacent light flipping mechanic, Over 75 levels, Multiple color schemes, Relaxing music, Minimalist design

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Light Puzzle free?

Shift Light Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lights Out free?

Lights Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shift Light Puzzle or Lights Out?

Shift Light Puzzle is rated higher. Shift Light Puzzle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 794 ratings, while Lights Out averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Shift Light Puzzle or Lights Out have ads?

Shift Light Puzzle shows ads; Lights Out does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Light Puzzle or Lights Out?

Shift Light Puzzle ships an update every 6 months, and Lights Out every 9 days. Most recently, Shift Light Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lights Out on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*