Thumper vs Lichtspeer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thumper
Experience intense rhythm-based action with brutal physicality and blistering speed. Navigate nine epic levels as a space beetle, confronting terrifying bosses and a maniacal giant head. Enjoy a pounding original soundtrack and psychedelic visuals.
- Nine epic levels
- Adrenalizing boss battles
- Psychedelic visuals
- Original soundtrack
- Smooth 60 FPS performance
- PLAY + mode
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*** Winner of Apple Design Award 2019 *** Thumper is rhythm violence: classic action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the void and confront a maniacal giant head. With this special pocket edition, you can play all nine epic levels with one hand. Hurtle forward, master new moves, and survive terrifying boss battles. Propelled by a pounding original soundtrack, you'll feel every crushing impact. To reach synesthetic bliss, you must conquer rhythm hell. ■ Features ■ ・ Nine epic levels ・ Adrenalizing boss battles ・ Psychedelic visuals and original soundtrack ・ Smooth 60 FPS in portrait and landscape (and up to 120 FPS on supported devices) ・ PLAY + mode (increased challenge and speed) ・ Full screen display on iPhone X ・ iCloud Sync ■ Please Note ■ Wireless headphones can add significant audio latency. For the best experience, wired headphones or integrated speakers are strongly recommended.
Lichtspeer
Experience a brutal, stylish, and psychedelic adventure with fast-paced lightspear combat. Battle unique enemies in an 80s arcade-inspired setting with upgradable powers and challenging levels.
- Fast-paced lightspear combat
- Psychedelic 80s arcade style
- Unique enemy types
- 10 Upgradable Lichtpowers
- 60+ Insane Levels
- 6 Uber Boss Battles
- Achievements and Leaderboards
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LICHTSPEER is a fast-paced lightspear-throwing simulator set in an ancient germanic future. Get ready to feel that beloved 80’s arcade rush in this brutal, stylish and psychedelic adventure. In a land filled with Penguin Vikings, Wurst Zombies, and Hipster Ice Giants, survival is an art. Fortunately, an ancient champion with an elegant weapon has been summoned to please the gods and restore balance to the universe. Embrace the future, eat Strudel, play LICHTSPEER. Features: 10 Upgradable Lichtpowers 60+ Insane Levels 6 Uber Boss Battles Achievements and Leaderboards
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lichtspeer at $0.99 against Thumper's $4.99. Lichtspeer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Thumper's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 61%) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Thumper costs $4.99 and Lichtspeer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Thumper against 4.7 for Lichtspeer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 664 and 534 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Thumper's written reviews are positive against 61% of Lichtspeer's.
Thumper ships an update every 3 weeks, Lichtspeer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thumper | Lichtspeer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (664 ratings) | 4.7 (534 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews — better | 60.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 664 — better | 534 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 471 MB | 385 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Drool LLC | Noodlecake |
Customer experience
Thumper
Lichtspeer
User reviews
Thumper
From 664 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic visuals
- 🎶 Immersive audio experience
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 🎮 Great port from console versions
- 💯 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Tilt controls can be frustrating
Lichtspeer
From 534 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🎨 Stylish visuals
- 🎶 Catchy soundtrack
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Unresponsive on some devices
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty curve
Bugs and requests
Thumper
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game crashes during boss battles
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add controller support
- Improve lane switching mechanics
- Provide option to disable tilt controls
- Implement cloud save sync
Lichtspeer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on level loading
- Unresponsive touch inputs
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable character and weapon colors
- Additional game modes or levels
- Improved touch screen responsiveness
- Option to invert aiming controls
In-app purchases
Thumper
No in-app purchases
Lichtspeer
No in-app purchases
