# Square Bird vs Light

The clearest difference is monetization model: Square Bird at free with in-app purchases against Light's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Square Bird sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Light sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Square Bird against 4.7 for Light. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106K and 194K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 75% positive.

Square Bird ships an update monthly, Light every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Square Bird | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (106K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-bird-flappy-chicken/id1435729435/reviews) | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 106K | **194K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 75.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 240 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Square Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-bird-flappy-chicken/id1435729435)

Stack eggs to build a tower and navigate through obstacles. Perfect landings trigger an exciting fever mode. Test your timing and precision to succeed.

**Highlights:** Stack eggs to build a tower, Pass barriers, Perfect landing timing, Square Bird Fever mode, Smooth gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| New No Ads Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 15000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 15000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 50000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Unique gameplay
- 👍 Cute art style
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 High ad frequency after each level
- 🐛 Difficulty with reviving after death
- 🐛 Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Revive feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Harder levels or more difficulty options
- Ability to earn or purchase more customization options
- Reduced ad frequency or alternative monetization model
- More dynamic gameplay elements or mini-games


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Lit Pack | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle for subs | $9.99 | 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 Square Bird free?

Square Bird 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, Square Bird or Light?

Light is rated higher. Square Bird averages 4.7 out of 5 from 106K ratings, while Light averages 4.7 from 194K ratings.

### Do Square Bird or Light have ads?

Both Square Bird and Light show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Square Bird or Light?

Square Bird ships an update monthly, and Light every 6 weeks. Most recently, Square Bird was updated on November 10, 2026 and Light on November 10, 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.*