# LIT™ vs Halfbrick+ Games with Friends

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIT™ | Halfbrick+ Games with Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lit/id1046684819/reviews)** | [2.9 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfbrick-plus-games-with-friends/id6448776810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 108 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WayForward Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431535205) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### LIT™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lit/id1046684819)

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?

**Highlights:** Horror-puzzle gameplay, Light source mechanics, 16 original puzzles, Par times for speedruns, Search for girlfriend

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Charming and cute art style
- 🧩 Creative and clever puzzle mechanics
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and sound effects
- 💡 Innovative light-based puzzle concept
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Halfbrick+ Games with Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfbrick-plus-games-with-friends/id6448776810)

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.

**Highlights:** Ad-free gaming experience, Fully unlocked premium games, Curated game catalog, Digital card collection system, Remastered iconic classics, Access to exclusive titles

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ Silver | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ Silver | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Halfbrick+ Gold | $14.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack | $1.79 | one-time |
| Box of Crowns | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Crowns | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fairly priced subscription
- 🚀 Easy to connect with friends
- 🚀 Easy to launch games
- 👍 Good price for benefits
- 👍 No ads or interruptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Can't uninstall the app
- 😞 Subscription required for games
- 😞 Ruined childhood memories
- 😞 Greedy and not worth it
- 😞 Take away owned games

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LIT™ free?

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

### Is Halfbrick+ Games with Friends free?

Halfbrick+ Games with Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LIT™ or Halfbrick+ Games with Friends?

LIT™ is rated higher. LIT™ averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Halfbrick+ Games with Friends averages 2.9 from 71 ratings.

### Do LIT™ or Halfbrick+ Games with Friends have ads?

Neither LIT™ nor Halfbrick+ Games with Friends shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LIT™ or Halfbrick+ Games with Friends?

LIT™ ships an update every 4 days, and Halfbrick+ Games with Friends every 3 weeks. Most recently, LIT™ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Halfbrick+ Games with Friends on November 3, 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.*