# Sparklite vs Moonlighter Netflix Edition

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sparklite at 79% against Moonlighter Netflix Edition's 21%. Sparklite also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sparklite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Moonlighter Netflix Edition sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sparklite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 598 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Sparklite's written reviews are positive against 21% of Moonlighter Netflix Edition's.

Sparklite ships an update every 2 months, Moonlighter Netflix Edition every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparklite | Moonlighter Netflix Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparklite/id1553922886/reviews)** | [3.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlighter-netflix-edition/id1612148433/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 598 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 808 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparklite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparklite/id1553922886)

Embark on a roguelite action-adventure in a vibrant, procedurally generated world. Battle foes with a variety of gadgets and weapons, explore diverse environments, and harness a unique resource to overcome challenges and save the land from a greedy baron. The game offers a free trial before unlocking the full experience.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated world exploration, Top-down action combat, Gadget and weapon invention, Titan boss battles, World-building and NPC interaction, Pixel art aesthetic and original soundtrack

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game with good story
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting mechanics
- 👍 Charming pixel art
- 👍 Engaging story and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔧 Controls can be finicky or unresponsive
- 🔧 Difficulty spikes in certain areas
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔧 Short overall length

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain points
- Inconsistent controller support
- Graphical glitches in certain areas
- Save data loss or corruption

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages
- Improve button/control customization
- Expand endgame content and replayability
- Optimize performance on older devices
- Add cloud save support


### Moonlighter Netflix Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlighter-netflix-edition/id1612148433)

Manage a shop by day and explore dungeons by night in this action RPG. Upgrade your shop, interact with villagers, craft gear, and battle monsters to uncover mysteries.

**Highlights:** Shop management, Community building, Crafting and enchanting, Dungeon crawling, Monster battles

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great gameplay loop
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 🎨 Lovely retro-style graphics
- 💰 Satisfying shop management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and formulaic
- 🗑️ Lost progress and save issues
- 🎮 Subpar mobile controls

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory duplication glitches
- Stuck on loading screen
- Weapons/items disappearing
- Character movement/combat issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Cloud save functionality
- Inventory management improvements
- More content and post-game activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparklite free?

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

### Is Moonlighter Netflix Edition free?

Moonlighter Netflix Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sparklite or Moonlighter Netflix Edition?

Sparklite is rated higher. Sparklite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Moonlighter Netflix Edition averages 3.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Sparklite or Moonlighter Netflix Edition have ads?

Neither Sparklite nor Moonlighter Netflix Edition shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sparklite or Moonlighter Netflix Edition?

Sparklite ships an update every 2 months, and Moonlighter Netflix Edition every 9 months. Most recently, Sparklite was updated on November 3, 2026 and Moonlighter Netflix Edition on November 10, 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.*
