# Bend the Light vs Superliminal

The clearest difference is ads: Superliminal at none against Bend the Light's shown. Superliminal also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 5). Bend the Light's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bend the Light sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Superliminal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bend the Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superliminal has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bend the Light's written reviews are positive against 72% of Superliminal's.

Bend the Light ships an update every 6 months, Superliminal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bend the Light | Superliminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-the-light/id1260256282/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superliminal/id6443604310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## 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 |


### Superliminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superliminal/id6443604310)

Experience a first-person puzzle game where perception is reality. Solve impossible challenges by thinking creatively and embracing the unexpected in a dreamlike world with a unique narrative.

**Highlights:** First-person perspective puzzles, Optical illusion mechanics, Perspective-based challenges, Intriguing voiced narrative, Subdued and surreal world design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good execution
- 👍 Interesting puzzle features
- 👍 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Excellent visuals and narration
- 👍 Therapeutic and mind-bending experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Unintuitive and difficult controls
- 👎 Overpriced for the content
- 👎 Misleading as a 'free' game

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading screens
- Glitches with objects and navigation
- Unremovable red line on screen
- Inconsistent and buggy door behavior
- Saving and progress issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve camera controls and sensitivity
- Provide more levels and content
- Add a hint system or tutorial
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bend the Light free?

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

### Is Superliminal free?

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

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

Bend the Light is rated higher. Bend the Light averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Superliminal averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

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

Bend the Light shows ads; Superliminal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bend the Light or Superliminal?

Bend the Light ships an update every 6 months, and Superliminal every 8 days. Most recently, Bend the Light was updated on September 29, 2026 and Superliminal on October 16, 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.*