Comparison

QuatroCity vs Lamplit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QuatroCity

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Meet the protagonist of the Quatro City story – a player character – Mark Eidos. This sharp-eyed detective is sure to know a thing or two about multifaceted investigations. There's no doubt that his track record makes him the ideal person to solve the Quatro City catastrophe! From now on, only you can help Mark Eidos unravel the mysteries, complete all quests, and solve the case that is more complicated and bizarre than it may seem. Start your investigation!

About

Lamplit

This word puzzle game challenges players to find hidden words by solving acrostic clues. It offers daily puzzles, two distinct puzzle types, and a choice of clue styles, all within a Victorian-inspired aesthetic. Play offline and enjoy a premium experience without subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Acrostic puzzles with hidden spine words
  • Single and double acrostic formats
  • Modern and classic clue styles
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Streak tracking and protection
  • Offline play
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Uncover hidden words by lamplight. Lamplit is an acrostic puzzle game: a modern take on the Victorian tradition of weaving secret messages into clever clues. Solve each clue, and watch the first letters of your answers reveal a hidden spine word, glowing to life one letter at a time. A DAILY PUZZLE, EVERY DAY, FREE Monday to Friday brings a single acrostic. Weekends bring the double acrostic, where the first and last letters of your answers spell two hidden words. Holidays bring puzzles of their own. RACE THE CLOCK, OR KEEP THE VIGIL Every daily ranks on Daily Solve Time, and the timer only runs while you're solving, so stepping away never costs you. Keep your streak alive and it goes on The Long Vigil, alongside everyone else who solved today's puzzle. A STARTER LIBRARY, NOT A DEMO Twenty puzzles from day one, free forever, to play at your own pace. TWO CLUE STYLES Modern clues are clean and direct. Classic clues are lyrical and cryptic, in the Victorian parlour tradition. Earn Classic Mode by playing: it's a reward, not a paywall. ON IPHONE, IPAD AND IPHONE DUO On iPad and the unfolded iPhone Duo, the spine word runs down its own column beside your clues, so you watch the hidden word appear as you type. Play in portrait or landscape, in Split View or a Stage Manager window. Your progress, streak, hints and shields sync through iCloud, so every device shares one streak. FAIR BY DESIGN No subscriptions. No ads. No account needed. • One-time unlock opens the base library of 200 puzzles • Themed packs (Weather, Literature, Nature, Mythology, History and seasonal packs) are separate one-time purchases, yours to keep • Hints replenish through daily play, with optional bundles if you want more FEATURES • Single and double acrostics • A free daily puzzle with streaks, and a free streak shield each week • Modern and Classic clues • Game Center leaderboards, Daily Solve Time and The Long Vigil, plus achievements • Shareable results that don't spoil the puzzle • Haptic feedback on every answer • Made for iPad: any orientation, Split View and Stage Manager • Ready for iPhone Duo, folded or unfolded • Progress, streak, hints and shields sync through iCloud Lamplit is designed to feel like reading by candlelight: deep warm tones, soft amber glows, and the quiet satisfaction of uncovering something hidden. Questions or ideas? Visit support.lamplit.games.

Screenshots

QuatroCity3 screens
Lamplit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Lamplit at 2 against QuatroCity's —. QuatroCity's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QuatroCity sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Lamplit sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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QuatroCity versus Lamplit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuatroCityLamplit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnjoy The Wood Inc.Alpine Blue, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QuatroCity

One-time3
  • 21-30 quests$9.99
  • 11-20 quests$9.99
  • 1-10 quests$9.99
10 purchases

Lamplit

One-time10
  • All Hallows' Eve 2026 Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Christmastide$0.99
  • 10 Hints$0.99
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  • Streak Shield (3-Pack)$0.99
  • Nature Pack$1.99
  • Mythology Pack$1.99
  • Literature Pack$1.99
  • History Pack$2.99
  • 50 Hints$3.99
  • One-Time Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is QuatroCity free?
QuatroCity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lamplit free?
Lamplit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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