# Light vs Minnow Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minnow Run at none against Light's 17. Minnow Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Light's advantage is ratings volume (194K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Minnow Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Minnow Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light has 194K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Minnow Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnow-run/id6810500769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **194K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 185 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [Melissa Ospina](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794940645) |

## 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


### Minnow Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnow-run/id6810500769)

Navigate a minnow through underwater obstacles and avoid larger fish in this one-life arcade game. Progress through day and night cycles, unlock new fish, and compete for high scores on a local leaderboard. Enjoy original chiptune music and sound effects.

**Highlights:** One-life arcade gameplay, Tap to swim mechanic, Unlockable fish, Local leaderboard, Original chiptune music, Day/night cycles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

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

### Is Minnow Run free?

Minnow Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Light or Minnow Run?

Minnow Run is rated higher. Light averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194K ratings, while Minnow Run averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Light or Minnow Run have ads?

Both Light and Minnow Run show ads.

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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.*