# Beneath The Lighthouse vs Glitch Run

The clearest difference is ads: Glitch Run at none against Beneath The Lighthouse's shown. Glitch Run also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 69). Beneath The Lighthouse's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 25%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beneath The Lighthouse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Glitch Run sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glitch Run holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glitch Run has 1.1K 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 25% of Glitch Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Beneath The Lighthouse ships an update every 4 months, Glitch Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beneath The Lighthouse | Glitch Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-the-lighthouse/id1024522751/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-run/id1450159291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Oddrok Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/966814193) |

## 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


### Glitch Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-run/id1450159291)

Navigate challenging obstacle courses by jumping, dashing, and hiding. Collect diamonds and unlock new characters across handcrafted stages and various game modes. Compete with others on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls (Jump, Dash, Hide), Handcrafted stages, Simplistic visuals with glitch effects, Level and Arcade modes, Unlockable Glitch characters, Game Center leaderboards, iCloud saving

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads + Doubler | $0.29 | one-time |
| Diamonds Small | $0.29 | one-time |
| Diamonds Large | $0.39 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to control
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Visually stunning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy controls
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Optimization issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Incompatible with older devices
- Inconsistent behavior (jumping instead of dashing)

**Requested features**

- Add a story mode
- Introduce more character skins
- Improve level transitions (remove black screens)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beneath The Lighthouse free?

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

### Is Glitch Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beneath The Lighthouse or Glitch Run?

Glitch Run is rated higher. Beneath The Lighthouse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Glitch Run averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Beneath The Lighthouse or Glitch Run have ads?

Beneath The Lighthouse shows ads; Glitch Run does not.

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

Beneath The Lighthouse ships an update every 4 months, and Glitch Run fortnightly. Most recently, Beneath The Lighthouse was updated on October 10, 2026 and Glitch Run on October 3, 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.*