# LIT™ vs The Pinball Wizard

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIT™ | The Pinball Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lit/id1046684819/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 108 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [WayForward Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431535205) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## 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


### The Pinball Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395)

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.

**Highlights:** Classic pinball physics, Roguelite progression system, Handcrafted tower tables, Pattern-driven boss battles, Perks and upgrades, Quick and deep mastery sessions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🎨 Charming and polished visuals
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unique RPG-like pinball mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or awkward controls
- 🕰️ Short main campaign length
- 🤕 Difficulty spikes and unfair enemy encounters

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen
- Freezing when upgrading skills
- Inconsistent damage and enemy behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Expanded character customization
- Landscape mode support
- Improved enemy and level design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LIT™ free?

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

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

The Pinball Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LIT™ or The Pinball Wizard?

The Pinball Wizard is rated higher. LIT™ averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do LIT™ or The Pinball Wizard have ads?

The Pinball Wizard shows ads; LIT™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, LIT™ or The Pinball Wizard?

LIT™ ships an update every 4 days, and The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, LIT™ was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Pinball Wizard on October 22, 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.*