# Beneath The Lighthouse vs Shadow Trick

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Trick at none against Beneath The Lighthouse's shown. Shadow Trick also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 57%). Beneath The Lighthouse's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0). 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 Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beneath The Lighthouse holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 32 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Beneath The Lighthouse's written reviews are positive against 70% of Shadow Trick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beneath The Lighthouse | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-the-lighthouse/id1024522751/reviews)** | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 205 MB | 21 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) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## 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


### Shadow Trick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281)

Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.

**Highlights:** Shadow transformation gameplay, Castle-themed levels, Enemy encounters, Boss battles, 20+ challenging levels, Charming music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues with the controller getting stuck
- 🐛 Bugs in specific levels causing screen shaking
- 🐛 Bugs with boss battles not triggering rewards
- 🐛 Lag spikes on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beneath The Lighthouse free?

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

### Is Shadow Trick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beneath The Lighthouse or Shadow Trick?

Beneath The Lighthouse is rated higher. Beneath The Lighthouse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Beneath The Lighthouse or Shadow Trick have ads?

Beneath The Lighthouse shows ads; Shadow Trick 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.*