# Light vs Hunter Assassin

Light and Hunter Assassin both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Light's written reviews are positive against 36% of Hunter Assassin's. Hunter Assassin's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Hunter Assassin sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 194K and 399K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Light's written reviews are positive against 36% of Hunter Assassin's.

Light ships an update every 6 weeks, Hunter Assassin every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Hunter Assassin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** | [4.6 (399K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-assassin/id1479587574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 194K | **399K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#127** |
| Size | 185 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hunter Assassin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-assassin/id1479587574)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced stealth game where you play as a hunter with a deadly knife. Complete challenging missions, avoid traps, and strategically eliminate enemies to collect rewards and unlock new characters. Master your skills to become the ultimate assassin.

**Highlights:** Stealth gameplay, Knife combat, Enemy elimination, Trap activation, Character unlocking, Mission completion, Reward collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Crystal Pack Mini 1 | $0.59 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack Mini 3 | $1.29 | one-time |
| Some Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Thunder God Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Scarecrow Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $3.29 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack of Tickets | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Expensive premium option

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent level difficulty

**Requested features**

- More enemy variety
- Ability to hide bodies
- New map styles
- Offline mode without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

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

### Is Hunter Assassin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light or Hunter Assassin?

Light is rated higher. Light averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194K ratings, while Hunter Assassin averages 4.6 from 399K ratings.

### Do Light or Hunter Assassin have ads?

Both Light and Hunter Assassin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Hunter Assassin?

Light ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hunter Assassin every 8 days. Most recently, Light was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hunter Assassin on October 22, 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.*