# Light vs Save the Masters

Light and Save the Masters both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Light's written reviews are positive against 31% of Save the Masters's. Light also leads on ratings volume (194K vs 1.4K). Save the Masters's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Save the Masters sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Light against 4.6 for Save the Masters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light has 194K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Light's written reviews are positive against 31% of Save the Masters's.

Light ships an update every 6 weeks, Save the Masters every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Save the Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **194K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 185 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## 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


### Save the Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451)

Engage in a fun puzzle strategy game where you outsmart cunning enemies and tricky traps. Use your logic and quick reflexes to cut ropes and save characters. Enjoy hours of thrilling gameplay with strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Puzzle strategy gameplay, Outsmart enemies and traps, Rope cutting mechanics, Save characters, Strategic thinking, Quick reflexes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Large currency kit offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small soft kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium soft kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large soft kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alt Shrimp game skin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alt Medieval skin pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 😀 Fun and addicting
- 🎨 Amazing skins and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing levels
- Unable to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Bring back character's house
- Replay option for levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

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

### Is Save the Masters free?

Save the Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light or Save the Masters?

Light is rated higher. Light averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194K ratings, while Save the Masters averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Light or Save the Masters have ads?

Both Light and Save the Masters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Save the Masters?

Light ships an update every 6 weeks, and Save the Masters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Light was updated on September 26, 2026 and Save the Masters on September 8, 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.*