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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Lamplit — Words worth finding. Lamplit is a premium word puzzle game built around acrostics: each clue has an answer, and the first letters of those answers spell a hidden “spine” word. As you solve, the spine reveals letter by letter until the full word appears. The game takes its name and look from the Victorian era, when acrostics were the puzzle of choice for educated readers — warm, thoughtful, and satisfying. Two puzzle types - Single acrostic — The first letter of each answer spells the spine word. Perfect for learning the format and daily play. - Double acrostic — First and last letters of each answer spell two different words at once. A step up in challenge and reward. Two clue styles - Modern — Clear, direct clues so you can focus on the puzzle. - Classic — Lyrical, Victorian-style clues. Unlocks after you’ve completed a set number of puzzles, so it feels earned, not paywalled. Daily puzzle - One new puzzle every day. Weekdays are standard acrostics; weekends offer double acrostics. Same puzzle for everyone, so you can compare and share without spoilers. Streaks and hints - Build a streak by completing the daily puzzle on consecutive days. Optional streak shields (one free per week, more by purchase) help protect your streak. - Use hints to reveal a single letter when you’re stuck. Hints refresh with daily play and can be topped up with optional bundles. Honest, upfront pricing - Free: Daily puzzle plus a starter set of puzzles so you can learn and play without paying. - One-time unlock — One purchase unlocks the full base library and removes ads. No subscription. - Themed packs — Buy only the themes you like (Weather, Literature, Nature, Mythology, History, and more). - Hint bundles and streak shields — Optional add-ons when you want a little extra help or streak protection. Designed to feel premium - Warm, lamp-lit look: deep backgrounds, amber accents, serif type. - Smooth animations and clear feedback when answers are correct or wrong. - Dark mode by design — cozy and easy on the eyes. - Play offline: all puzzle content is on your device. For players who like craft - Lamplit is for people who enjoy word games with depth and a clear, fair business model — no subscriptions, no dark patterns. If you like crosswords, Wordle, or classic newspaper puzzles, Lamplit offers a different format with a distinctive look and feel.

Screenshots

QuatroCity3 screens
Lamplit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QuatroCity at 12.0 against Lamplit's 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 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
QuatroCity versus Lamplit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuatroCityLamplit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB23 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
9 purchases

Lamplit

One-time9
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • Streak Shield (3-Pack)$0.99
  • Weather Pack$1.99
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  • 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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