yellow (game) vs Lumen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
yellow (game)
Solve a series of unique puzzles across 50 levels, each with its own distinct logic. Utilize hints provided by a light bulb button to overcome challenges. An in-app purchase removes ads before hints.
- 50 unique levels
- Each level has its own logic
- Hint system with light bulb button
- Multiple hints per level
- Ad-free hints with in-app purchase
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Can you make the screen yellow in all 50 levels? Each level has its own logic. Do you need help? Use the light bulb button that will appear after a while in the bottom right of each level to get a hint. There are multiple hints for each level. With the in-app purchase you will not get ads before the hints. Enjoy! @BartBonte
Lumen
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Guide beams of light through a handcrafted workshop of mirrors, splitters, filters, gates, and linked mechanisms. Every puzzle is about understanding the path—not racing a timer. • 108 handcrafted puzzles across 9 chapters • First 36 levels free • One-time unlock for levels 37–108 and Creative Workshop • No ads and no subscription • Progressive hints and optional Clever challenges • Offline play with local progress backup/import Take your time. Follow the beam. Find the elegant route.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lumen at none against yellow (game)'s shown. yellow (game)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. yellow (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lumen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | yellow (game) | Lumen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (786 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 786 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart BONTE | 滨斌 吴 |
Bugs and requests
yellow (game)
Reported bugs
2 issues- Level 39 not working as intended
- Hint system not always reliable
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and increased difficulty
- Ability to skip levels
- Support for additional color themes
Lumen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
yellow (game)
- premium unlock$2.49
Lumen
- Full Workshop$0.99
