Comparison

Spectral vs PRISM

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

PRISM

Features
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Turn a mirror and the light finds a new path. Guide the beam through every gem, then into the exit. There is always exactly one true answer. PRISM is a quiet logic puzzle made of light and mirrors. Tap a mirror to flip it between "/" and "\", route the laser through every glowing gem, and land it in the exit to win. The beam redraws instantly with every tap, so you can test ideas and watch them play out. Decoy mirrors that aren't part of the solution create convincing wrong paths, so tapping around won't get you there. PLAY WITH PEACE OF MIND - Free to start. Premium is a single one-time purchase, with no subscription - No third-party ads - Your records stay on your device FEATURES - One-tap controls: just rotate mirrors - Every board has exactly one solution path, so it's logic, not luck - Four difficulty levels (8x8 to 11x11), from gentle to brutal - A daily puzzle with a solving streak - 16 achievements, plus a clear celebration for personal bests and badges - Stats for solves, average time, and no-hint rate - Board color themes: Sky, Gold, Indigo, Jade, and Sakura - No account needed, and it plays offline - English, Japanese, and Spanish GREAT FOR - Turning a commute or coffee break into ten minutes of focus - Fans of logic puzzles that reward reasoning - Anyone who finds most puzzle apps too easy - People who like calm, minimal design - A one-puzzle-before-bed ritual PRIVACY Your records are never sent anywhere. No account, no personal details, no tracking. To introduce our other apps, PRISM may load public App Store information such as app names and icons. PRICING Free players get Easy and Medium, two plays a day (the daily puzzle doesn't count), and one hint a day. You may see cards introducing our other apps. A one-time "Premium" purchase (not a subscription) unlocks: - All difficulties, including Hard and Expert - Unlimited plays and hints - Best times by difficulty and your daily history - Color themes (Gold, Indigo, Jade, Sakura) - No app introduction cards Use "Restore Purchases" after reinstalling or switching devices. FROM THE DEVELOPER Hi, I'm TORANKIRITE. I wanted a calm place to use my head, with no luck and no noise. I hope the quiet click of the light lining up becomes a small, good part of your day. Feedback is always welcome from the app's settings.

Screenshots

Spectral4 screens
PRISM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectral at weekly against PRISM's every 3 weeks. Spectral also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 PRISM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectral ships an update weekly, PRISM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spectral versus PRISM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectralPRISM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax Palmertorankirite

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

PRISM

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Spectral free?
Spectral is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PRISM free?
PRISM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spectral or PRISM have ads?
Neither Spectral nor PRISM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spectral or PRISM?
Spectral ships an update weekly, and PRISM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spectral was updated on November 1, 2026 and PRISM on October 31, 2026.

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