Comparison

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles vs MASYU

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

MASYU

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One line. A clear mind. MASYU is a quiet logic puzzle: link every pearl on the board into a single loop that never crosses or branches. No numbers, no math—just two simple rules and your finger. Two rules, real depth - White circle ○: the line passes straight through, and must turn in the cell just before or after it. - Black circle ●: the line turns on the circle, and goes straight through the cells on both sides. From these two rules, surprisingly deep boards emerge. Features ◆ Four difficulties (Easy / Medium / Hard / Expert) ◆ A fresh Daily Puzzle — the same board for everyone, every day ◆ Every puzzle is uniquely solvable, verified by a real solver—no guessing required ◆ Fully offline, no account, no sign-up ◆ A gentle hint for when you're truly stuck ◆ Records & streaks: solves, best times, no-hint rate, daily streak ◆ Calm, paper-and-ink design in indigo and vermilion Great for you if - You've solved enough Sudoku and want a new kind of logic puzzle - You want to reset your mind during a commute or a short break - You're tired of ads and notifications and crave quiet focus - You like building a small daily brain-training habit - You enjoy Nikoli-style pencil puzzles (loop / one-stroke) Privacy - No account required. - Your records stay on your device—nothing is sent to any server. - Works fully offline.

Screenshots

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles4 screens
MASYU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles at 4 against MASYU's 1. Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and MASYU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles ships an update fortnightly, MASYU every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles versus MASYU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight and Shadow Logic PuzzlesMASYU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian Luethtorankirite

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
1 purchases

MASYU

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles free?
Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MASYU free?
MASYU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles or MASYU have ads?
Neither Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles nor MASYU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles or MASYU?
Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles ships an update fortnightly, and MASYU every 3 weeks. Most recently, Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles was updated on October 14, 2026 and MASYU on October 6, 2026.

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