# Destroyer vs Light Strokes

The clearest difference is price: Light Strokes at Free against Destroyer's $1.99. Destroyer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Light Strokes is free to download; Destroyer costs $1.99 up front. Destroyer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Light Strokes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Destroyer ships an update every 2 weeks, Light Strokes every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destroyer | Light Strokes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destroyer-divide-et-impera/id1519638613/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Linkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/560094566) | [Richard Greene](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540912791) |

## What reviewers say

### Destroyer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destroyer-divide-et-impera/id1519638613)

Create unique visual compositions by merging two images using various algorithms. Explore different variations with a shuffle function and unlock export options. Push the boundaries of creative destruction with unexpected results.

**Highlights:** Combine any two images, 3 distinct algorithms, Shuffle for variations, Unlock image export, Creative visual results

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock image export | $4.99 | one-time |


### Light Strokes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-strokes/id1540912789)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-Day Trial of All Features | Free | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destroyer free?

Destroyer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Light Strokes free?

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

### Do Destroyer or Light Strokes have ads?

Neither Destroyer nor Light Strokes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destroyer or Light Strokes?

Destroyer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Light Strokes every 10 months. Most recently, Destroyer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Light Strokes on November 3, 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.*