# Light vs Tap on Time!

Light and Tap on Time! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Light's written reviews are positive against 14% of Tap on Time!'s. Light also leads on ratings volume (194K vs 61K). Tap on Time!'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Tap on Time! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 61K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Light's written reviews are positive against 14% of Tap on Time!'s.

Light ships an update every 6 weeks, Tap on Time! fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Tap on Time! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** | [4.6 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-on-time/id1607320796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **194K** | 61K |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 14.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 185 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| 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


### Tap on Time!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-on-time/id1607320796)

Test your reflexes in this addictive game where you tap a target as your avatar rotates. Progress through increasingly challenging levels and unlock new skin packs. Features include breakable targets and a fast-paced Rush Mode for ultimate stress relief and reflex training.

**Highlights:** Precise tapping on rotating targets, Increasingly challenging levels, Unlockable skin packs, Rush Mode for time pressure, Breakable targets (ice, rock, wood)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 0199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 0299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 0799 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1499 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3999 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4499 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4999 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive number of ads
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
- 🔋 Ads drain battery life quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and lags on some devices
- Ads sometimes lead to virus warnings

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Allow offline play without ads
- Implement a more reasonable ad-removal purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

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

### Is Tap on Time! free?

Tap on Time! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light or Tap on Time!?

Light is rated higher. Light averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194K ratings, while Tap on Time! averages 4.6 from 61K ratings.

### Do Light or Tap on Time! have ads?

Both Light and Tap on Time! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Tap on Time!?

Light ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tap on Time! fortnightly. Most recently, Light was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tap on Time! on October 25, 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.*