Comparison

Spectral vs LuxLab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spectral

An atmospheric logic puzzle game where players manipulate light, color, and reflections to solve challenges. It features over 80 free levels with an option to unlock more to support the developer. Enjoy a relaxing experience with custom sound design and stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • Light and color reflection mechanics
  • Over 80 free levels
  • Unlockable additional levels
  • Relaxing ambient atmosphere
  • Custom sound design
  • Level-based progression
  • GameCenter Achievements
Features
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Spectral is a beautifully designed atmospheric game of logic and problem solving! Can you solve each puzzle in the fewest moves possible? Reflect, pass through filters & combine colors to make the right color to exit!   Highlights:   • Simple swipe to move control system. • No ads! :D No recurring In-App Purchases  - I know how annoying they are! • Unique gameplay mechanics using rules of light.   • Over 80 levels of carefully crafted brain-twisting puzzles for absolutely free! • Over 200 levels if you support me as an indie developer :) (If you do support me, 200 levels will be shared across all your devices!) • Stunning & unique level menu design never before seen.  -> Choose your own path & explore the network!    • Levels get more and more complex the further from the center you go. • Reveal a quote after completing each level!   • Beautiful particle effects & satisfying animations.   • Relaxing ambient atmosphere with custom sound design (Best with headphones)   • HD & Retina support. • GameCenter Achievements. • In-Game stats.   • Improve problem solving and lateral thinking skills. ------------------------ Find your way. I'm always listening to your suggestions to improve Spectral. Contact me if you have any issues. (I can't reply to comments here!) spectralApp@gmail.com or twitter: @mxplmr  thanks! :)

About

LuxLab

Features
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Welcome to LuxLab. Guide beams of light through a laboratory of mirrors, colour filters and prisms to solve beautifully crafted physics-inspired puzzles. Reflect light around obstacles, mix colours, unlock new mechanics and charge receptors to complete each challenge. Every level is designed to test your logic, planning and creativity. FEATURES • Unique light physics puzzle gameplay • Mirrors, colour filters and prisms • Multiple game modes including Unlock, Lockburn and Deadman's • Hundreds of handcrafted and seeded levels • Simple controls with deep puzzle mechanics • Colour mixing and beam-routing challenges • Progress map with star ratings • Relaxing visual style • Portrait play designed for one-handed use EASY TO LEARN The tutorial system gradually introduces every mechanic, from simple reflections to advanced colour mixing and prism puzzles. DIFFICULT TO MASTER Optimise your solutions, earn higher star ratings and discover increasingly complex beam-routing challenges as you progress. Can you master the science of light?

Screenshots

Spectral4 screens
LuxLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spectral at none against LuxLab's shown. Spectral also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spectral sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and LuxLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spectral versus LuxLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectralLuxLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax PalmerIAN LINDSAY RICHARDSON

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spectral

One-time2
  • Secondary Colors Level Pack of 60$0.99
  • Primary Colors Level Pack of 60$0.99
1 purchases

LuxLab

One-time1
  • No Ads Purchase$6.99

Questions

Is Spectral free?
Spectral is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LuxLab free?
LuxLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spectral or LuxLab have ads?
LuxLab shows ads; Spectral does not.

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