Comparison

Neumorphism vs Akari

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Neumorphism

A puzzle game where players must strategically tap panels to turn them off. The goal is to clear the entire board by toggling adjacent panels. It offers a simple yet challenging experience for quick play sessions.

Highlights
  • Panel toggling mechanics
  • Strategic puzzle solving
  • Simple tap interface
  • Challenging gameplay
Features
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The tapped panel and its top, bottom, right, and left panels are toggled. Can you turn off all the panels?

About

Akari

Place light bulbs on a grid to illuminate every square without bulbs shining on each other. Master hundreds of addictive logic puzzles with daily and weekly challenges.

Highlights
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Weekly challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Logic puzzle packs
  • Solving strategy guide
  • Player statistics and progress tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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Puzzle Your Way to Enlightenment! Ready for a mental workout that’s both challenging and fun? Akari, also known as Light Up, is here to brighten your day! Put on your thinking cap and illuminate your way through hundreds of addictive puzzles. This isn’t just a game; it’s a light-bulb moment waiting to happen. How to Play: Place light bulbs on the grid to illuminate every square. But watch out! Bulbs can't shine on each other, and you’ll need to use your wits to avoid lighting up the same area twice. Can you master the art of illumination and solve them all? Features: - Everyday I release a new number game (daily puzzle challenge) - Achievements & Leaderboards: Show off your brilliance and climb to the top of the global leaderboard. - There is also a weekly challenge for geniuses - There are 5 different difficulties (easy to diabolical) - Packs with hand-selected logic puzzle (e.g. for beginners) - Guide with solving strategies - Profile with stats about your skill level & progress Why You’ll Love Akari: - Perfect blend of strategy and logic. - No time limits, just pure puzzling pleasure. - Suitable for all ages. - Play offline anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned puzzle master or a curious newcomer, Akari is the perfect way to light up your free time. Download now and start your journey to becoming the ultimate puzzle luminary! Privacy policy: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/privacy Terms of use: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/tos

Screenshots

Neumorphism4 screens
Akari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neumorphism at 86% against Akari's 33%. Neumorphism also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Akari's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neumorphism sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Akari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neumorphism holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Neumorphism's written reviews are positive against 33% of Akari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neumorphism ships an update every 5 months, Akari every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Neumorphism versus Akari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeumorphismAkari
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better4.6 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1330 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinicodeSimon Schuster

Customer experience

Neumorphism

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%

Akari

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Neumorphism

One-time3
  • All Theme Colors & Tip$0.49
  • All Theme Colors & Tip$0.99
  • All Theme Colors & Tip$1.99
10 purchases

Akari

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • Supporter (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Beginner Pack 1 (5x5)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (10x10)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (7x7)$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Beginner Pack 1 (14x14)$0.99
  • Advanced Pack 1 (5x5)$1.99
  • Genius Pack 1 (25x25)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (30x30)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (40x50)$3.49

Questions

Is Neumorphism free?
Neumorphism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Akari free?
Akari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Neumorphism or Akari?
Neumorphism is rated higher. Neumorphism averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Akari averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.
Do Neumorphism or Akari have ads?
Both Neumorphism and Akari show ads.
Which is updated more often, Neumorphism or Akari?
Neumorphism ships an update every 5 months, and Akari every 3 weeks. Most recently, Neumorphism was updated on November 3, 2026 and Akari on November 4, 2026.

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