# Planet Squirrel vs Light

The clearest difference is rating: Light at 4.7 against Planet Squirrel's 3.7. Light also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (194K vs 3). Planet Squirrel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Planet Squirrel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light has 194K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Planet Squirrel's written reviews are positive against 75% of Light's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Planet Squirrel ships an update every 22 months, Light every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Squirrel | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-squirrel/id1320984274/reviews) | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **194K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 64 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tommy Soereide Kjaer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215076837) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Squirrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-squirrel/id1320984274)

Embark on a challenging platforming adventure as a flying squirrel. Navigate through levels with unique mechanics, all set to an intense soundtrack and presented in a distinctive monochrome pixel art style.

**Highlights:** Flying squirrel protagonist, Challenging platformer gameplay, Unique monochrome pixel art style, Intense soundtrack, Levels with unique mechanics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Planet Squirrel free?

Planet Squirrel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planet Squirrel or Light?

Light is rated higher. Planet Squirrel averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Light averages 4.7 from 194K ratings.

### Do Planet Squirrel or Light have ads?

Both Planet Squirrel and Light show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planet Squirrel or Light?

Planet Squirrel ships an update every 22 months, and Light every 6 weeks. Most recently, Planet Squirrel was updated on November 2, 2026 and Light on November 4, 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.*