# Tap Guns vs Light

The clearest difference is update cadence: Light at every 6 weeks against Tap Guns's every 13 months. Light also leads on ratings volume (194K vs 87) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Tap Guns's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Guns sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Light sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light has 194K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Tap Guns's written reviews are positive against 75% of Light's.

Tap Guns ships an update every 13 months, Light every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Guns | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-guns/id1281952587/reviews) | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **194K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 180 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Guns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-guns/id1281952587)

Utilize gun recoil to propel firearms upwards and achieve maximum height. Explore diverse weapons with unique physics, hone your skills, and aim for the highest score. Unlock new guns and remove ads with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics-based gun behavior, 16 types of guns, Hundreds of challenging levels, Unlock gold guns, Ad-free experience with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Diamond Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Fistful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove pop-up ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584)

Guide a stickman through a neon world, jumping and flipping between shapes to make them glow. Navigate increasingly complex levels with moving obstacles and avoid hazards to achieve a high score. Unlock new challenges and benefits through a weekly subscription.

**Highlights:** Jump, flip, and slide between neon shapes, Make shapes glow, Collect stars to raise score, Navigate moving, rotating, and exploding shapes, Avoid lethal spikes, Unlock new levels weekly

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Lit Pack | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack for subscribers | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack (no-ads) | $3.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack second purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Deluxe | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle for subs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Unique and creative concept
- 🕹️ Satisfying and challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Paywall blocking progression
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in some levels
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🕰️ Levels get repetitive after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Revive button spawning in unreachable areas
- Certain levels being unbeatable or glitchy
- Ad banners obstructing gameplay

**Requested features**

- More frequent level updates
- Endless/procedurally generated mode
- Level editor and sharing functionality
- Ability to customize character skins
- Difficulty settings and challenge modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Guns free?

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

### Is Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tap Guns or Light?

Light is rated higher. Tap Guns averages 4.4 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Light averages 4.7 from 194K ratings.

### Do Tap Guns or Light have ads?

Both Tap Guns and Light show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Guns or Light?

Tap Guns ships an update every 13 months, and Light every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tap Guns was updated on November 3, 2026 and Light on November 8, 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.*