# Beneath The Lighthouse vs EverStride

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EverStride at 100% against Beneath The Lighthouse's 57%. EverStride also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Beneath The Lighthouse's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 13). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beneath The Lighthouse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EverStride asks for nothing beyond the download.

EverStride holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beneath The Lighthouse has 69 ratings behind it against 13, 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 100% of EverStride's.

Beneath The Lighthouse ships an update every 4 months, EverStride every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beneath The Lighthouse | EverStride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-the-lighthouse/id1024522751/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everstride/id6471382133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 205 MB | 130 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) | [Jacob Jarrett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715202316) |

## 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


### EverStride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everstride/id6471382133)

Embark on a serene 2D endless running adventure across city rooftops. Enjoy a simple, addictive gameplay loop with calming lo-fi beats and a peaceful cityscape. Customize your experience with accessibility options and unlockable scenes.

**Highlights:** 2D endless runner gameplay, Lo-fi music integration, Serene cityscape visuals, Easy mode with adjustable difficulty, Statistic tracking, Colorblind modes, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beneath The Lighthouse free?

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

### Is EverStride free?

EverStride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

EverStride is rated higher. Beneath The Lighthouse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while EverStride averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

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

Beneath The Lighthouse shows ads; EverStride does not.

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

Beneath The Lighthouse ships an update every 4 months, and EverStride every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beneath The Lighthouse was updated on October 10, 2026 and EverStride on September 29, 2026.

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