LIT™ vs Crunchyroll
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?!
Crunchyroll
An interactive fiction game where you help an aspiring artist complete her final gallery submission. Explore hand-animated worlds, solve puzzles by retouching artwork, and uncover the stories behind each painting. A relaxing experience with a beautiful soundtrack.
- Paint and retouch artwork
- Explore panoramic hand-animated worlds
- Experience an evocative artist's story
- Solve puzzles through art
- Relaxing gameplay at your own pace
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MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED - Exclusive to Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Memberships Behind the Frame is a vivid, interactive fiction about an aspiring artist on the cusp of finishing the final piece of her gallery submission. A relaxing, eloquent experience that can be played at any pace. Become immersed in a panoramic world filled with resplendent colors, beautiful hand-animated visuals, and a smooth, easy-listening soundtrack. As a passionate artist, seek the missing colors that will bring your paintings to life - all while remembering to take the occasional coffee and breakfast breaks that keep you going. There is more than what meets the eye, for every painting has a story to tell. Feature List: • Paint, sketch, and retouch your artwork to complete your masterpiece and your memories • Dive into and explore beautiful panoramic, hand-animated worlds inspired by Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli visuals • Experience an evocative story, through the eyes of a passionate artist ———— Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy ad-free streaming - 1,300+ titles, 46,000+ episodes, and simulcasts shortly after they air in Japan. Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan memberships also include offline viewing, Crunchyroll Store discounts, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, multi-device streaming, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Crunchyroll at 4.8 against LIT™'s 3.6. Crunchyroll also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 51%) and ratings volume (856 vs 71). LIT™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. LIT™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Crunchyroll holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crunchyroll has 856 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of LIT™'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Crunchyroll's.
LIT™ ships an update every 4 days, Crunchyroll every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LIT™ | Crunchyroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (71 ratings) | 4.8 (856 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | 82.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 856 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WayForward Technologies, Inc. | Crunchyroll, LLC |
Customer experience
LIT™
Crunchyroll
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
Crunchyroll
From 856 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎶 Relaxing music
- 💡 Engaging story and puzzles
- 🕰 Perfect game length
Room to improve
- 🔍 Unclear story elements
- ⏱ Wish it was longer
- 💰 Requires Crunchyroll subscription
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
Crunchyroll
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login/account creation issues
- Compatibility problems
Requested features
2 requests- More games like this
- Expanded story and content
In-app purchases
LIT™
No in-app purchases
Crunchyroll
- Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month
