# Lights Out vs BubblePop Max

The clearest difference is rating: BubblePop Max at 5.0 against Lights Out's 3.8. BubblePop Max also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Lights Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BubblePop Max sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lights Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

BubblePop Max holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Lights Out's written reviews are positive against 100% of BubblePop Max's.

Lights Out ships an update every 9 days, BubblePop Max every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lights Out | BubblePop Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-game/id1538050760/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblepop-max/id6759511249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Purdy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538050762) | [Kledio Metolli](https://appshunter.io/developer/972952257) |

## What reviewers say

### Lights Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-game/id1538050760)

A minimalist puzzle game where the goal is to turn off all the lights. Toggling a light also flips its adjacent lights, creating a strategic challenge. Enjoy over 75 levels with relaxing music and multiple color schemes.

**Highlights:** 5x5 grid puzzle, Turn off all lights objective, Adjacent light flipping mechanic, Over 75 levels, Multiple color schemes, Relaxing music, Minimalist design

**In-app purchases:** none


### BubblePop Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblepop-max/id6759511249)

Experience the satisfying sensation of popping bubble wrap with advanced haptic feedback. Engage in various game modes, build combos for score multipliers, and compete on leaderboards. Unlock achievements and enjoy a visually rich popping experience.

**Highlights:** Precision haptic feedback, 50 unique stage shapes, 7 timed round types, Endless popping mode, Overdrive combo system, Game Center leaderboards, 8 unlockable achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lights Out free?

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

### Is BubblePop Max free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lights Out or BubblePop Max?

BubblePop Max is rated higher. Lights Out averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BubblePop Max averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Lights Out or BubblePop Max have ads?

BubblePop Max shows ads; Lights Out does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lights Out or BubblePop Max?

Lights Out ships an update every 9 days, and BubblePop Max every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lights Out was updated on October 15, 2026 and BubblePop Max on October 9, 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.*