# Lyxo vs Underground Blossom

The clearest difference is rating: Underground Blossom at 4.9 against Lyxo's 4.1. Underground Blossom also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 33). Lyxo's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Lyxo costs $2.99 and Underground Blossom $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Underground Blossom holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Underground Blossom has 4.5K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Lyxo's written reviews are positive against 98% of Underground Blossom's.

Lyxo ships an update every 9 months, Underground Blossom weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lyxo | Underground Blossom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyxo/id1505105091/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underground-blossom/id1665706687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | **97.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 177 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Sturn](https://appshunter.io/developer/561848403) | [Rusty Lake](https://appshunter.io/developer/979777164) |

## What reviewers say

### Lyxo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyxo/id1505105091)

Explore a world of light and shadow by manipulating rays of light. Solve puzzles by illuminating targets, mixing colors, and avoiding obstacles across 87 unique levels. Experience innovative gameplay with striking visuals.

**Highlights:** Manipulate light rays, Mix colors, Avoid obstacles, 87 handcrafted levels, Innovative game mechanics, Clean, minimalistic design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Underground Blossom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underground-blossom/id1665706687)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Puzzle, #103 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a point-and-click adventure through the life and memories of Laura Vanderboom. Travel through metro stations, each representing a part of her past and future, solving puzzles to uncover her story and escape her inner turmoil.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click puzzle adventure, Journey through 7 unique metro stations, Solve puzzles and uncover secrets, Atmospheric soundtrack, Gripping story full of mysteries

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and atmosphere
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🔁 Seamless integration with previous Rusty Lake games
- 🕰️ Immersive time-traveling narrative

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Relatively short gameplay length
- 🤔 Some puzzles felt too straightforward
- 🔀 Occasional difficulty in navigating between locations

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional language inconsistencies between stations
- Difficulty in backtracking to previous locations

**Requested features**

- More in-depth exploration of the Rusty Lake lore
- Longer and more complex puzzles
- Additional gameplay modes or mini-games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lyxo free?

Lyxo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Underground Blossom free?

Underground Blossom costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lyxo or Underground Blossom?

Underground Blossom is rated higher. Lyxo averages 4.1 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Underground Blossom averages 4.9 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Lyxo or Underground Blossom have ads?

Neither Lyxo nor Underground Blossom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lyxo or Underground Blossom?

Lyxo ships an update every 9 months, and Underground Blossom weekly. Most recently, Lyxo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Underground Blossom on October 29, 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.*