# Light vs Slicing Hero

The clearest difference is monetization model: Slicing Hero at free with in-app purchases against Light's subscription. Slicing Hero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). Light's advantage is ratings volume (194K vs 44K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Slicing Hero sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7 for Slicing Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 194K and 44K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Light's written reviews are positive against 81% of Slicing Hero's.

Light ships an update every 6 weeks, Slicing Hero every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Slicing Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** | [4.7 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicing-hero-ninja-slice/id1665681064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **194K** | 44K |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 185 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [ENDERUN BİLİŞİM SANAYİ VE DIŞ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722191020) |

## 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 (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


### Slicing Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicing-hero-ninja-slice/id1665681064)

Become a skilled hero wielding a katana in this action-packed game. Master slicing techniques, defeat waves of enemies with fluid combat, and unlock new abilities. Enjoy fast-paced, addictive gameplay with vibrant graphics, playable offline and free to download.

**Highlights:** Intuitive slicing controls, Master new slicing techniques, Unlock new abilities, Fast-paced gameplay, Offline play, Fever Mode, Variety of weapons and heroes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Fever | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Good customization options
- 🎮 Unique and fun mechanics
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs with ad watching
- 🤔 Lack of level variety

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Unlocking issues with skins

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and skins
- Implement a blood/gore option
- Introduce more challenging levels
- Improve the ad system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

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

### Is Slicing Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light or Slicing Hero?

Light is rated higher. Light averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194K ratings, while Slicing Hero averages 4.7 from 44K ratings.

### Do Light or Slicing Hero have ads?

Light shows ads; Slicing Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Slicing Hero?

Light ships an update every 6 weeks, and Slicing Hero every 2 months. Most recently, Light was updated on November 8, 2026 and Slicing Hero on November 8, 2026.

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