Comparison

Eights vs Akari

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

Head to head
About

Eights

A strategic puzzle game where players drop numbered tiles to create combos and achieve high scores. Compete with friends and players worldwide, and utilize special boosters to enhance gameplay. The grid fills quickly, requiring strategic thinking to avoid a game over.

Highlights
  • Drop numbered tiles
  • Create strategic combos
  • Compete globally
  • Challenge friends
  • Utilize boosters
  • Fast-paced gameplay
Features
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Ready for a brain-teasing adventure? Dive into Eights, where strategy meets satisfaction! - How to Play: Drop numbered tiles into the grid and watch your score soar! But here’s the secret sauce: Combos. Link those popped tiles strategically to unlock massive points. Ever dropped a 5 into a row or column of 5? Bam! It pops, and your Combo goes wild! - Compete Globally: Chase those high scores like a pro! Compare your tile-dropping skills with players from every corner of the world. Or keep it friendly-challenge your pals and see who’s the ultimate Eights master! - Boosters Galore: Need an edge? We’ve got Boosters! Activate them strategically to maximize your score. But beware-the grid fills up fast. Keep pushing until it’s game over! Ready to pop, drop, and conquer? Download Eights now and let the Combo madness begin!

About

Akari

Place light bulbs on a grid to illuminate every square without bulbs shining on each other. Master hundreds of addictive logic puzzles with daily and weekly challenges.

Highlights
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Weekly challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Logic puzzle packs
  • Solving strategy guide
  • Player statistics and progress tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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Puzzle Your Way to Enlightenment! Ready for a mental workout that’s both challenging and fun? Akari, also known as Light Up, is here to brighten your day! Put on your thinking cap and illuminate your way through hundreds of addictive puzzles. This isn’t just a game; it’s a light-bulb moment waiting to happen. How to Play: Place light bulbs on the grid to illuminate every square. But watch out! Bulbs can't shine on each other, and you’ll need to use your wits to avoid lighting up the same area twice. Can you master the art of illumination and solve them all? Features: - Everyday I release a new number game (daily puzzle challenge) - Achievements & Leaderboards: Show off your brilliance and climb to the top of the global leaderboard. - There is also a weekly challenge for geniuses - There are 5 different difficulties (easy to diabolical) - Packs with hand-selected logic puzzle (e.g. for beginners) - Guide with solving strategies - Profile with stats about your skill level & progress Why You’ll Love Akari: - Perfect blend of strategy and logic. - No time limits, just pure puzzling pleasure. - Suitable for all ages. - Play offline anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned puzzle master or a curious newcomer, Akari is the perfect way to light up your free time. Download now and start your journey to becoming the ultimate puzzle luminary! Privacy policy: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/privacy Terms of use: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/tos

Screenshots

Eights4 screens
Akari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eights at 91% against Akari's 33%. Eights also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Eights sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Akari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eights ships an update every 3 days, Akari every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Eights versus Akari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEightsAkari
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhite Hot Games LtdSimon Schuster

Customer experience

Eights

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Akari

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Eights

One-time8
  • Booster Pack - Reduced$0.49
  • Animal Tiles$0.99
  • Face Tiles$0.99
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  • Gem Tiles$0.99
  • Gradient Tiles$0.99
  • Billiard Ball Tiles$0.99
  • Booster Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
10 purchases

Akari

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • Supporter (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Beginner Pack 1 (5x5)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (10x10)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (7x7)$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Beginner Pack 1 (14x14)$0.99
  • Advanced Pack 1 (5x5)$1.99
  • Genius Pack 1 (25x25)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (30x30)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (40x50)$3.49

Questions

Is Eights free?
Eights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Akari free?
Akari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eights or Akari have ads?
Both Eights and Akari show ads.
Which is updated more often, Eights or Akari?
Eights ships an update every 3 days, and Akari every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eights was updated on November 2, 2026 and Akari on November 4, 2026.

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