# Beneath The Lighthouse vs Thunderdogs

The clearest difference is rating: Thunderdogs at 4.7 against Beneath The Lighthouse's 4.2. Thunderdogs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). 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 Thunderdogs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thunderdogs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunderdogs has 5K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Beneath The Lighthouse's written reviews are positive against 62% of Thunderdogs's.

Beneath The Lighthouse ships an update every 4 months, Thunderdogs every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beneath The Lighthouse | Thunderdogs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-the-lighthouse/id1024522751/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderdogs/id1394454716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) |

## 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


### Thunderdogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderdogs/id1394454716)

Engage in thrilling online dogfights, collecting bones and using powerful weapons to defeat opponents. Outmaneuver enemies and survive intense aerial battles to climb the leaderboards. Unlock a variety of aircraft and characters to dominate the skies.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer battles, Variety of weapons and power-ups, Unlockable aircraft and characters, Multiple arenas, Offline mode, 80s inspired music

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming art style
- 🎨 Great music and sound design
- 🐶 Unique dog-themed characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
- 🔍 Misleading claims about online multiplayer
- 🌐 Mostly bot-based gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working after ads
- Freezing and performance issues
- Inconsistent coin rewards

**Requested features**

- Add team/squad modes
- Implement a friend system
- Provide more variety in maps and game modes
- Improve progression system and plane unlocks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beneath The Lighthouse free?

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

### Is Thunderdogs free?

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

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

Thunderdogs is rated higher. Beneath The Lighthouse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Thunderdogs averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.

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

Beneath The Lighthouse shows ads; Thunderdogs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beneath The Lighthouse or Thunderdogs?

Beneath The Lighthouse ships an update every 4 months, and Thunderdogs every 6 days. Most recently, Beneath The Lighthouse was updated on October 21, 2026 and Thunderdogs on October 23, 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.*