# Thumper vs Lichtspeer

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 (#13 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thumper | Lichtspeer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671/reviews) | **[4.7 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichtspeer/id1332743891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **664** | 534 |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 60.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 471 MB | 385 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Drool LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275826615) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## What reviewers say

### Thumper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Music, #101 Top Grossing · Music, #133 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Nine epic levels, Adrenalizing boss battles, Psychedelic visuals, Original soundtrack, Smooth 60 FPS performance, PLAY + mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic visuals
- 🎶 Immersive audio experience
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 🎮 Great port from console versions
- 💯 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Tilt controls can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during boss battles
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve lane switching mechanics
- Provide option to disable tilt controls
- Implement cloud save sync


### Lichtspeer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichtspeer/id1332743891)

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.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced lightspear combat, Psychedelic 80s arcade style, Unique enemy types, 10 Upgradable Lichtpowers, 60+ Insane Levels, 6 Uber Boss Battles, Achievements and Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🎨 Stylish visuals
- 🎶 Catchy soundtrack
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Unresponsive on some devices
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty curve

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on level loading
- Unresponsive touch inputs
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable character and weapon colors
- Additional game modes or levels
- Improved touch screen responsiveness
- Option to invert aiming controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thumper free?

Thumper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lichtspeer free?

Lichtspeer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thumper or Lichtspeer?

Lichtspeer is rated higher. Thumper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 664 ratings, while Lichtspeer averages 4.7 from 534 ratings.

### Do Thumper or Lichtspeer have ads?

Neither Thumper nor Lichtspeer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thumper or Lichtspeer?

Thumper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lichtspeer fortnightly. Most recently, Thumper was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lichtspeer on October 26, 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.*