# Go Fish! vs Light

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light at 75% against Go Fish!'s 22%. Light also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Go Fish!'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Go Fish! sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Light sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 455K and 194K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Go Fish!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Light's.

Go Fish! ships an update every 3 months, Light every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Fish! | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (455K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-fish/id1398987473/reviews) | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **455K** | 194K |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | **75.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 258 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Fish!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-fish/id1398987473)

Dive deep into the ocean to catch a variety of fish. Upgrade your gear to reach new depths, discover rare species, and earn money even when you're offline. Can you uncover the ocean's secrets?

**Highlights:** Simple and addictive tap gameplay, Upgrade net for more fish and deeper dives, Offline earnings system, Discover rare fish and new species, Unlock exclusive cosmetic items

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Hook Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden Hook | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get the Golden Hook | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play
- ⭐ Great concept and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads after every catch
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads ($3.99)
- 🕰️ Game becomes repetitive and boring after maxing out

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with offline earnings not registering properly
- Ads sometimes don't allow you to exit back to the game

**Requested features**

- More fish and sea creatures to discover
- Ability to catch more than 50 fish per round
- Depth gauge to see how deep you've gone
- Customizable fishing poles and boats


### 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 Go Fish! free?

Go Fish! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Go Fish! or Light?

Light is rated higher. Go Fish! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 455K ratings, while Light averages 4.7 from 194K ratings.

### Do Go Fish! or Light have ads?

Both Go Fish! and Light show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Go Fish! or Light?

Go Fish! ships an update every 3 months, and Light every 6 weeks. Most recently, Go Fish! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Light on October 29, 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.*