# Beneath The Lighthouse vs Snakebird

The clearest difference is ads: Snakebird at none against Beneath The Lighthouse's shown. Snakebird also leads on ratings volume (708 vs 69) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 11.0). Beneath The Lighthouse's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beneath The Lighthouse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Snakebird sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beneath The Lighthouse holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snakebird has 708 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Beneath The Lighthouse's written reviews are positive against 65% of Snakebird's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beneath The Lighthouse | Snakebird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-the-lighthouse/id1024522751/reviews)** | [3.8 (708 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakebird/id1087075743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **708** |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **5.1.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Noumenon Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087075742) |

## What reviewers say

### Beneath The Lighthouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-the-lighthouse/id1024522751)

Embark on a serene puzzle adventure as a boy searching for his lost Grandpa. Explore mysterious mechanical contraptions beneath a darkened lighthouse and uncover the truth behind its silence. This game offers a free-to-play experience with ads and a lives system, or a premium unlock to remove ads and the lives system.

**Highlights:** Serene puzzle action gameplay, Explore mysterious mechanical wheels, Search for a lost Grandpa, Free-to-play with ads, Premium unlock option, Lives system (free version)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 🎨 Unique and creative concept
- ⏱️ Satisfying to complete levels
- 🎵 Great soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 💸 Intrusive ads
- 🕹️ Challenging controls
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Levels can be frustratingly difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to skip intro
- Screen rotation issues
- Crashes after completing levels
- Glitches with character model

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Ability to listen to own music
- Difficulty settings
- Checkpoint system
- Improved performance on older devices


### Snakebird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakebird/id1087075743)

Guide colorful birds on a quest to collect all the fruit. This puzzle game challenges you to manipulate their shapes to overcome obstacles, push objects, and defy physics.

**Highlights:** Shape-shifting mechanics, Physics-defying puzzles, Fruit collection quests, Multiple playable characters, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rest of the island | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🕰️ Satisfying when solved
- 🎶 Cute sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely difficult
- 💰 Paywall after few levels
- 🤔 Lack of tutorial/instructions
- 🧭 Confusing level numbering
- 🔍 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing level completion issues
- Inconsistent controls
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Hints or assistance options
- Ability to create custom levels
- Cloud sync for progress
- Reduced pricing for full game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beneath The Lighthouse free?

Beneath The Lighthouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Snakebird free?

Snakebird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beneath The Lighthouse or Snakebird?

Beneath The Lighthouse is rated higher. Beneath The Lighthouse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Snakebird averages 3.8 from 708 ratings.

### Do Beneath The Lighthouse or Snakebird have ads?

Beneath The Lighthouse shows ads; Snakebird does not.

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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.*