# Beneath The Lighthouse vs Early Worm

The clearest difference is rating: Early Worm at 4.8 against Beneath The Lighthouse's 4.2. Early Worm also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 57%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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 Early Worm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Early Worm holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Early Worm has 3.3K ratings behind it against 69, 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 92% of Early Worm's.

Beneath The Lighthouse ships an update every 4 months, Early Worm weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beneath The Lighthouse | Early Worm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-the-lighthouse/id1024522751/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-worm/id1478722238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| 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


### Early Worm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-worm/id1478722238)

A family-friendly physics-based platformer where you guide a worm to collect apples across 98 challenging levels. Utilize unique mechanics like honey-sticking, diving bells, and antigravity to solve puzzles and navigate obstacles.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, 98 challenging levels, Wall and ceiling sticking, Diving bell mechanics, Mechanical puzzles, Antigravity zones

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.39 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and charming design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging yet rewarding puzzles
- 🕹️ Satisfying physics-based mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of level variety
- ⏱️ Short overall playtime
- 💰 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Restart button not working as expected
- Issues with 50th and 56th levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Level editor or community features
- Customization options for the worm
- Difficulty options or challenge modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beneath The Lighthouse free?

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

### Is Early Worm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beneath The Lighthouse or Early Worm?

Early Worm is rated higher. Beneath The Lighthouse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Early Worm averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Beneath The Lighthouse or Early Worm have ads?

Both Beneath The Lighthouse and Early Worm show ads.

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

Beneath The Lighthouse ships an update every 4 months, and Early Worm weekly. Most recently, Beneath The Lighthouse was updated on September 18, 2026 and Early Worm on September 24, 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.*