# Lightz vs BBQ Sort

The clearest difference is update cadence: BBQ Sort at every 2 weeks against Lightz's every 19 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BBQ Sort sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightz ships an update every 19 months, BBQ Sort every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightz | BBQ Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbq-sort-matching-challenge/id6745950737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **359** |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542422467) | [Apus Media jsc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806890993) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightz/id1567838747)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### BBQ Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbq-sort-matching-challenge/id6745950737)

Engage in a delightful puzzle adventure where you sort and match identical BBQ skewers to fulfill orders. Strategically plan your moves, utilize power-ups, and conquer dynamic challenges to become a BBQ master. Enjoy a visually appealing experience that sharpens your problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Sort and match 3 identical BBQ skewers, Complete orders and clear grills, Strategic move planning, Utilize sizzling power-ups, Colorful and delicious-looking BBQ ingredients, Variety of level objectives

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 10 Milestone Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistul of Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 20 Milestone Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 50 Milestone Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 100 Milestone Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game is fun
- 👍 Daily tasks provided
- 👍 No intrusive ads (for some)
- 👍 Keeps user entertained
- 👍 Good game flow (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 💸 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💸 Greed perceived
- 💸 Ads for another chance after completion

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on level 377
- Matches not counted correctly
- Ads take over screen
- Time runs out despite completion
- Level not completed even when finished

**Requested features**

- Open up third region
- Fix level 377 bug
- Provide clearer explanations for level mechanics
- Easier way to report bugs
- Fix level 17 glitch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightz free?

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

### Is BBQ Sort free?

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

### Do Lightz or BBQ Sort have ads?

Neither Lightz nor BBQ Sort shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightz or BBQ Sort?

Lightz ships an update every 19 months, and BBQ Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightz was updated on October 27, 2026 and BBQ Sort on October 21, 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.*