# LightClash AR vs Lackin

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightClash AR at none against Lackin's 2. LightClash AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Lackin's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lackin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. LightClash AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightClash AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lackin has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

LightClash AR ships an update every 2 weeks, Lackin weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightClash AR | Lackin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightclash-ar/id1593162980/reviews)** | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lackin/id6584517994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ARLOOPA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935637248) | [Lackin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758452967) |

## What reviewers say

### LightClash AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightclash-ar/id1593162980)

Experience a sci-fi shooter in augmented reality. Challenge friends to team battles or a battle royale, using unique weapons to score points and defeat opponents. Become a legend on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality sci-fi shooter, Team battles, Battle royale mode, Leaderboard, Light-based player detection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lackin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lackin/id6584517994)

Turn casual hangouts into hilarious photo challenges with friends. Capture unexpected moments and share funny, meme-worthy pictures. Features include location tracking, elevation data, and group management for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Photo challenges for capturing friends, Social sharing of funny moments, Real-time notifications, Location tracking, Elevation data, Group member management

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lackin Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lackin Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightClash AR free?

LightClash AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lackin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LightClash AR or Lackin?

LightClash AR is rated higher. LightClash AR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lackin averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.

### Do LightClash AR or Lackin have ads?

Lackin shows ads; LightClash AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, LightClash AR or Lackin?

LightClash AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lackin weekly. Most recently, LightClash AR was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lackin on October 8, 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.*