LIT™ vs The Pinball Wizard
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?!
The Pinball Wizard
Experience a unique blend of classic pinball physics and modern roguelite progression. Control a wizard as the ball, navigating dungeon-like tower floors, mastering flippers, and battling enemies. Collect upgrades and perks to enhance your abilities for each subsequent run.
- Classic pinball physics
- Roguelite progression system
- Handcrafted tower tables
- Pattern-driven boss battles
- Perks and upgrades
- Quick and deep mastery sessions
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Pinball—with a twist. Your wizard is the ball. Climb the castle tower one floor at a time, master the flippers, and outplay cunning enemies. Get stronger with perks and upgrades, then come back for “one more” at-bat. If you love classic pinball physics and modern progression, this is your game. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • A Pinball Feel: Snappy flippers, lanes, rails, bumpers—tight, readable physics. • Roguelite Progression: Level up, choose upgrades, and discover shot synergies. • Tower Tables: Handcrafted dungeon floors with hazards, secrets, and shortcuts. • Boss Battle: Pattern-driven arenas that reward precision and timing. • Quick runs, Deep Mastery: perfect for short sessions or longer sessions If you enjoy The Pinball Wizard, please leave a review—it helps more pinball fans discover the tower!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Pinball Wizard at 4.7 against LIT™'s 3.6. The Pinball Wizard also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 51%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 71). LIT™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. LIT™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Pinball Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pinball Wizard has 1.1K 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 66% of The Pinball Wizard's.
LIT™ ships an update every 4 days, The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LIT™ | The Pinball Wizard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (71 ratings) | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | 66.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| 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 | 309 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | WayForward Technologies, Inc. | Frosty Pop |
Customer experience
LIT™
The Pinball Wizard
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
The Pinball Wizard
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🎨 Charming and polished visuals
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unique RPG-like pinball mechanics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or awkward controls
- 🕰️ Short main campaign length
- 🤕 Difficulty spikes and unfair enemy encounters
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
The Pinball Wizard
Reported bugs
3 issues- Stuck on loading screen
- Freezing when upgrading skills
- Inconsistent damage and enemy behavior
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Expanded character customization
- Landscape mode support
- Improved enemy and level design
In-app purchases
LIT™
No in-app purchases
The Pinball Wizard
- Gift$0.99
- Gift$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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- Gift$3.99
