# Beneath The Lighthouse vs Bloop Islands

The clearest difference is rating: Bloop Islands at 4.8 against Beneath The Lighthouse's 4.2. Bloop Islands also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 57%). On price, ratings volume, 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 Bloop Islands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bloop Islands holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 186 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Beneath The Lighthouse's written reviews are positive against 75% of Bloop Islands's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beneath The Lighthouse | Bloop Islands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-the-lighthouse/id1024522751/reviews) | **[4.8 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloop-islands/id1473594575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **75.0% 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 | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Bloop Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224067835) |

## 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


### Bloop Islands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloop-islands/id1473594575)

Navigate challenging 3D mazes by swiping and rolling to dodge traps. Explore vibrant worlds and master over 50 handcrafted levels, collecting stars along the way. Experience fast-paced action with intuitive controls and satisfying animations.

**Highlights:** 3D action maze gameplay, Swipe and roll controls, 6 colorful worlds, 50+ handcrafted levels, Star collection challenges, Haptic feedback

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Islands | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beneath The Lighthouse free?

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

### Is Bloop Islands free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beneath The Lighthouse or Bloop Islands?

Bloop Islands is rated higher. Beneath The Lighthouse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Bloop Islands averages 4.8 from 186 ratings.

### Do Beneath The Lighthouse or Bloop Islands have ads?

Beneath The Lighthouse shows ads; Bloop Islands 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.*