# Upfrog vs Light

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Upfrog at none against Light's 17. Upfrog also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Light's advantage is ratings volume (194K vs 19). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Upfrog asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Upfrog against 4.7 for Light. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light has 194K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Upfrog's written reviews are positive against 75% of Light's.

Upfrog ships an update weekly, Light every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upfrog | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upfrog/id1360463059/reviews) | [4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **194K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 131 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magnamoose, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/965455860) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Upfrog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upfrog/id1360463059)

Tap to make a character jump and avoid incoming cats. Navigate through an endless obstacle course where precision and timing are key to survival. Compete for the highest score in this simple yet challenging arcade game.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Avoid cats, Endless gameplay, High score competition, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Lit Pack | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 for subs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 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 for subs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Booster for subs | $5.99 | one-time |
| Booster Deluxe | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle for subs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 for subs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | 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 Upfrog free?

Upfrog 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, Upfrog or Light?

Upfrog and Light are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 194K ratings respectively.

### Do Upfrog or Light have ads?

Light shows ads; Upfrog does not.

### Which is updated more often, Upfrog or Light?

Upfrog ships an update weekly, and Light every 6 weeks. Most recently, Upfrog was updated on October 3, 2026 and Light on October 18, 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.*