LIT™ vs Halfbrick+ Games with Friends
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LIT™
Navigate a terrifying nightmare as a teenager searching for his girlfriend. Use various light sources to overcome darkness and solve challenging puzzles. Can you escape the horror and find the light?
- Horror-puzzle gameplay
- Light source mechanics
- 16 original puzzles
- Par times for speedruns
- Search for girlfriend
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WayForward’s classic horror-puzzle game LIT is back, completely reimagined for iOS! Take control of mopey teenager Jake as he delves into a living nightmare in search of his girlfriend Rachael. Use the available light sources to carve a path through the darkness – but watch your step! One wrong move could mean disaster! • 16 original puzzles • Par times for speed and efficiency • Use matches, light bulbs, TVs, and more! Can you survive the HORROR and see the light of day?!
Halfbrick+ Games with Friends
Access a curated catalog of premium games with no ads or limitations by subscribing. Collect and manage digital cards within the app's ecosystem. Enjoy remastered classics and discover new titles for endless, uninterrupted fun.
- Ad-free gaming experience
- Fully unlocked premium games
- Curated game catalog
- Digital card collection system
- Remastered iconic classics
- Access to exclusive titles
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Collect cards. Complete quests. Earn rewards. Play premium games. Discover the Halfbrick universe and get the most out of every adventure. Halfbrick+ is a mobile gaming hub and social gaming ecosystem from the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. Open card packs, build your Halfbrick+ Cards collection, take on daily and weekly Quests, earn rewards, and play a growing catalogue of premium arcade, puzzle, action, and casual games. Halfbrick+ connects you and your friends with the greatest games, all in one place. What’s Halfbrick+ Cards? Halfbrick+ Cards are a collectible system built into the Halfbrick+ Hub that is constantly growing. Open packs, collect cards, and grow your collection as the Halfbrick+ ecosystem expands. • Open card packs and collect new cards • Track and manage your Halfbrick+ Cards collection • Discover cards connected to Halfbrick games and characters • Build your collection as new games and cards are added Halfbrick+ Cards live in the Hub app, making it easy to manage your collection and explore the growing Halfbrick universe. Take on Quests and Earn Rewards Quests are daily and weekly challenges that help you explore everything Halfbrick+ has to offer. Complete objectives across the Hub and connected games, earn Season Pass XP, and unlock even more rewards as you play. • Complete daily and weekly Quests • Earn XP to progress through the Season Pass • Unlock rewards by completing challenges • Discover new games, cards, and features across the ecosystem Whether you're opening card packs, collecting new cards, or playing your favourite Halfbrick games, there's always a new Quest waiting to be completed. Halfbrick+ gives you access to a curated catalogue of premium mobile games across multiple genres, including the fully remastered Halfbrick classics: • Jetpack Joyride • Fruit Ninja • Dan The Man Rediscover fan-favorite titles including: • Colossatron • Fish Out Of Water • Age of Zombies Explore games across popular genres: • Arcade games • Endless runner games • Puzzle games • Word games • Strategy games • Casual and cozy games Download each game directly to your device and start playing instantly! Track your progress directly on your profile, complete Quests, and invite your friends to play together. Games in the Halfbrick+ ecosystem are free to play with ads and limitations for non-members. Subscribe to Halfbrick+ membership to unlock the full premium experience. Halfbrick+ members get: • Ad-free gameplay • Fully unlocked games • Premium remastered classics • Unlimited play across the Halfbrick+ ecosystem Membership provides the best way to experience Halfbrick games without interruptions. How Halfbrick+ Works 1. Download the Halfbrick+ Hub app. 2. Open packs and collect Halfbrick+ Cards. 3. Complete Quests and earn rewards. 4. Explore the Halfbrick+ ecosystem. 5. Discover games from the curated catalogue. 6. Download games directly to your device. 7. Play free or subscribe to unlock the full experience. Halfbrick has been creating beloved mobile games for over 25 years, including Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride, and Dan The Man. Halfbrick+ brings these iconic games together with a collectible card system, rewarding Quests, and a growing library of premium games! Subscription Information If you subscribe to Halfbrick+, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device settings. Support: https://support.halfbrick.com Privacy Policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LIT™ at 3.6 against Halfbrick+ Games with Friends's 2.9. LIT™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (51% vs 26%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Halfbrick+ Games with Friends sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LIT™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
LIT™ holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of LIT™'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Halfbrick+ Games with Friends's.
LIT™ ships an update every 4 days, Halfbrick+ Games with Friends every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LIT™ | Halfbrick+ Games with Friends |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (71 ratings) — better | 2.9 (71 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews — better | 26.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 71 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 307 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | WayForward Technologies, Inc. | Halfbrick |
Customer experience
LIT™
Halfbrick+ Games with Friends
User reviews
LIT™
From 71 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Charming and cute art style
- 🧩 Creative and clever puzzle mechanics
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and sound effects
- 💡 Innovative light-based puzzle concept
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🎮 Unresponsive and clunky touch controls
- 📱 Swipe-to-move mechanic poorly suited for touch
- ❌ No tutorial or instructions provided
- 🎯 Difficult to hit windows and interact with objects
- ⏱️ Unrealistic goal times given control issues
Halfbrick+ Games with Friends
From 71 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fairly priced subscription
- 🚀 Easy to connect with friends
- 🚀 Easy to launch games
- 👍 Good price for benefits
- 👍 No ads or interruptions
Room to improve
- 😞 Can't uninstall the app
- 😞 Subscription required for games
- 😞 Ruined childhood memories
- 😞 Greedy and not worth it
- 😞 Take away owned games
Bugs and requests
LIT™
Reported bugs
7 issues- Game crashes on startup before loading screen
- Monster won't burn up on certain levels (114, 104)
- Monster won't chase player on specific levels
- Glitch on level 15 preventing monster defeat
- Frame lag after playing for extended periods
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- Touch controls sometimes don't register
- Slingshot requires multiple taps to hit target
Requested features
10 requests- Tutorial or how-to-play guide
- Virtual D-pad or analog stick controls
- Controller support for better gameplay
- Tap-to-move scheme instead of swipe
- Separate action button from movement
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- More levels or expansions
- Sound and music toggle option
- Ability to play music from music app
- Playable character option (Rachel)
- Highlighted square movement system
Halfbrick+ Games with Friends
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes on iOS 14.8.1
- Cannot uninstall the app
- Cannot see subscription plans within the app
- Games make the user go to the home menu
- Email verification code not being sent
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- Cannot play games without signing up for an account and subscription
- Cannot play games without a subscription, leading to deleted progress
- App redirects to AppStore to download games instead of within the app
Requested features
11 requests- Remake Age of Zombies with 3D graphics, new bosses, levels, modes, and settings
- Make games one-time purchases
- Allow games to be downloaded from the app, not the AppStore
- Bring back classic Halfbrick games like Band Stars
- Add more levels to Age of Zombies remake (underwater, pirate era, 80s, space, North Pole, vampire kingdom, dark ages, caves, the rift, Paris, Hollywood, underworld)
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- Make Age of Zombies Reloaded for consoles (PS5, Xbox, Switch)
- Don't make Age of Zombies Reloaded a Halfbrick+ exclusive
- Add a survival mode, horde mode, vs mode, and event mode to Age of Zombies remake
- Make the subscription cheaper
- Remove code verification for email
- Make it free for 3 days before payment is required
In-app purchases
LIT™
No in-app purchases
Halfbrick+ Games with Friends
- Halfbrick+ Silver$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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- Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ Silver$7.993 Months
- Halfbrick+ Gold$14.991 Month
- Halfbrick+$29.991 Year
- Starter Pack$1.79
- Box of Crowns$4.99
- Hoard of Crowns$14.99
Questions
Is LIT™ free?
Is Halfbrick+ Games with Friends free?
Which has better reviews, LIT™ or Halfbrick+ Games with Friends?
Do LIT™ or Halfbrick+ Games with Friends have ads?
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