Comparison

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles vs Bulls & Cows Code Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles

This logic puzzle game challenges you to shade cells in a grid. It offers multiple difficulty levels and themed puzzle packs, with adjustable layouts and language options. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience on various Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Binary determination grid puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Themed puzzle packs
  • Adjustable layouts and languages
  • Game Center support
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
Features
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'Light and Shadow' is a binary determination puzzle in which the cells in a grid are split into shaded and unshaded cells. If you like 'Sudoku', you will love 'Light and Shadow'! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ completely add-free! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Features: 20 puzzles (Light & Shadow): • 8 levels of difficulty each containing 2-3 puzzles from "Greenhorn" to "Grandmaster" • additional levelpacks available via in app purchase 80 puzzles (Light & Shadow Pro): • 8 levels of difficulty each containing 10 puzzles from "Greenhorn" to "Grandmaster" • additional levelpacks available via in app purchase 3 layouts: • light • coffee • dark 2 languages: • german • english additional Features: • Game Center support • playable in portrait and landscape mode • use "Pinch-to-Zoom" for a better overview compatible devices: • iPhone 5 or newer • iPad • iPad Pro • iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini (requires iOS10.3/tvOS9/macOS10.5 or higher) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like the app, please leave me a good review! If you have questions, problems or suggestions, please contact me by email to lightandshadow.app@icloud.com. New puzzles are in progress and coming soon!

About

Bulls & Cows Code Game

A classic code-breaking puzzle game where players guess a secret number within a set number of attempts. Utilize logic and deduction to identify correct digits and their positions.

Highlights
  • Classic and Super modes
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Stats tracking
  • Wood-themed design
  • Logic and deduction gameplay
Features
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Bulls & Cows is the classic code-breaking game brought to life! Try to guess the secret number code within a limited number of tries. A Bull means the right number in the right position. A Cow means the right number in the wrong position. Use logic and deduction to crack the code! Features: • Classic and Super modes • Three difficulty levels • Stats tracking • Clean, elegant wood-themed design

Screenshots

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles4 screens
Bulls & Cows Code Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bulls & Cows Code Game at 100% against Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles's 50%. Bulls & Cows Code Game also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bulls & Cows Code Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bulls & Cows Code Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bulls & Cows Code Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles ships an update fortnightly, Bulls & Cows Code Game weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles versus Bulls & Cows Code Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight and Shadow Logic PuzzlesBulls & Cows Code Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian LuethTODD LAYNE REDDINGER

Customer experience

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bulls & Cows Code Game

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles

One-time10
  • X00: Mega ProPack (60 puzzles)$0.99
  • A01: Greenhorn 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • B01: Beginner 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
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  • C01: Advanced 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • D01: Amateur 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • E01: Professio. 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • F01: Expert 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • G01: Whiz 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • H01: Grandmast. 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • X01: Mega Pack 1 (400 puzzles)$2.99
None

Bulls & Cows Code Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles free?
Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bulls & Cows Code Game free?
Bulls & Cows Code Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles or Bulls & Cows Code Game?
Bulls & Cows Code Game is rated higher. Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bulls & Cows Code Game averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles or Bulls & Cows Code Game have ads?
Neither Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles nor Bulls & Cows Code Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles or Bulls & Cows Code Game?
Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles ships an update fortnightly, and Bulls & Cows Code Game weekly. Most recently, Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bulls & Cows Code Game on October 31, 2026.

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