# Bend the Light vs LightX

The clearest difference is ads: LightX at none against Bend the Light's shown. LightX also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bend the Light sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and LightX sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bend the Light against 5.0 for LightX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bend the Light | LightX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-the-light/id1260256282/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightx/id1497858476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) | [泉 甘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404980076) |

## What reviewers say

### Bend the Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-the-light/id1260256282)

A puzzle game where you manipulate lasers and mirrors to hit targets. It features over 50 pre-made levels and a robust editor for creating and sharing your own challenges with a community of players.

**Highlights:** Over 50 hand-crafted puzzles, Puzzle editor for custom levels, Share and play user-made puzzles, Hint system for assistance, Laser and mirror deflection gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 hints | $9.99 | one-time |


### LightX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightx/id1497858476)

Guide a laser beam to illuminate all crystals in a lighthouse. Adjust mirrors to redirect the light and solve increasingly complex puzzles. A relaxing and engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Laser redirection gameplay, Mirror adjustment mechanics, Crystal illumination goals, Progressive puzzle difficulty, Relaxing atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock all light tower | $0.99 | one-time |
| unlock all light color | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| no ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| unlock all island upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 coin | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bend the Light free?

Bend the Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LightX free?

LightX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bend the Light or LightX?

Bend the Light and LightX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Bend the Light or LightX have ads?

Bend the Light shows ads; LightX does not.

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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.*