# PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) vs Light

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light at none against PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)'s 3. Light also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 38 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) ships an update every 38 months, Light every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-photoncube/id1448963883/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 201 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMILEAXE Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398957262) | [Yusuke Tsujimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593393906) |

## What reviewers say

### PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-photoncube/id1448963883)

A unique puzzle game where players manipulate light beams to solve challenges. Use "Reflect," "Combine," and "Split" to direct seven colored lights to their matching goals across over 50 stages. Requires basic knowledge of light science and creative thinking.

**Highlights:** Reflect, Combine, and Split light beams, Direct seven colored light beams, Solve over 50 puzzle stages, Stage editing functionality, Play user-created stages via QB codes, Unlock all stages and features

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Stage Edit" open ticket. | $0.99 | one-time |
| All stages open ticket. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full feature open ticket. | $2.99 | one-time |


### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-heavy-switch-puzzle/id6449901556)

A puzzle action game where you cooperate with a weight-changing companion to solve riddles and navigate space. Utilize unique mechanics to overcome obstacles and escape a planet.

**Highlights:** Weight-changing puzzles, Physics-based action, Simple controls, Cooperative gameplay, Unique gimmicks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) free?

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Light free?

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

### Do PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) or Light have ads?

Light shows ads; PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) does not.

### Which is updated more often, PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) or Light?

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) ships an update every 38 months, and Light every 4 months. Most recently, PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) was updated on September 30, 2026 and Light on September 30, 2026.

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