# Spin and Slice vs Idle Light Bulb

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Light Bulb at 82% against Spin and Slice's 10%. Idle Light Bulb also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 129). Spin and Slice's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spin and Slice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Idle Light Bulb sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Light Bulb holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Light Bulb has 3.2K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Spin and Slice's written reviews are positive against 82% of Idle Light Bulb's.

Spin and Slice ships an update fortnightly, Idle Light Bulb every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin and Slice | Idle Light Bulb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-and-slice/id1661436928/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-light-bulb/id6449452892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 129 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin and Slice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-and-slice/id1661436928)

Spin wheels to slice candies and sell them for profit. Earn money to buy new candy types and expand your factory empire. Become the wealthiest candy magnate in the world by collecting earnings and upgrading your operations.

**Highlights:** Spin wheels to slice candies, Sell candy boxes, Earn money, Buy new candy types, Build and upgrade factories, Collect factory earnings, Unlock premium skins and knives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Idle Light Bulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-light-bulb/id6449452892)

Build and manage a light bulb production empire. Start with a single line, upgrade efficiency, and expand your operations. Hire managers to automate and grow your business into the world's largest.

**Highlights:** Produce light bulbs, Upgrade production lines, Transport and sell bulbs, Hire administrators, Expand company operations, Become a bulbs tycoon

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Unique concept with light bulbs
- 🚀 Fast progression for new players
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Offline earnings not always credited
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to scroll up and purchase new lines
- Bulb upgrades not allowing players to sell
- Inconsistent performance and crashes

**Requested features**

- Improve offline earnings tracking
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Add more levels and content
- Implement save/restore progress feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin and Slice free?

Spin and Slice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Light Bulb free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spin and Slice or Idle Light Bulb?

Idle Light Bulb is rated higher. Spin and Slice averages 4.2 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Idle Light Bulb averages 4.8 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Spin and Slice or Idle Light Bulb have ads?

Both Spin and Slice and Idle Light Bulb show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spin and Slice or Idle Light Bulb?

Spin and Slice ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Light Bulb every 3 months. Most recently, Spin and Slice was updated on June 9, 2026 and Idle Light Bulb on September 24, 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.*