# Light vs Flying Cut

Light and Flying Cut both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Light's written reviews are positive against 23% of Flying Cut's. Light also leads on ratings volume (194K vs 30K). Flying Cut's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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 Flying Cut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Flying Cut. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light has 194K ratings behind it against 30K, 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 23% of Flying Cut's.

Light ships an update every 6 weeks, Flying Cut monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Flying Cut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-cut/id1613730745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **194K** | 30K |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 22.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 185 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### Flying Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-cut/id1613730745)

Engage in an adrenaline-pumping slicing adventure where precision and skill are key. Use stacked katanas to glide through the air and cut through various obstacles with satisfying visual effects. Earn points, unlock new levels, and discover powerful katanas.

**Highlights:** Precision slicing gameplay, Stacked katana mechanics, Satisfying object shattering, Unlockable katanas and levels, Stunning visuals and sound effects, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 💰 Earn in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔌 Requires internet connection
- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- 💰 Nothing to spend in-game currency on

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and lags
- Ads interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Customization options (skins, backgrounds)
- Offline mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

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

### Is Flying Cut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light or Flying Cut?

Light is rated higher. Light averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194K ratings, while Flying Cut averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do Light or Flying Cut have ads?

Both Light and Flying Cut show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Flying Cut?

Light ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flying Cut monthly. Most recently, Light was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flying Cut on October 24, 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.*