# City Lights 3D vs Noddle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Noddle at 100% against City Lights 3D's 8%. Noddle also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). City Lights 3D's advantage is ratings volume (713 vs 13). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. City Lights 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Noddle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noddle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: City Lights 3D has 713 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of City Lights 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Noddle's.

City Lights 3D ships an update every 10 days, Noddle every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | City Lights 3D | Noddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (713 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-lights-3d/id1665180676/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noddle/id6761867949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **713** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 268 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M8 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608695824) | [KYLE GREGORY HOLT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891863448) |

## What reviewers say

### City Lights 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-lights-3d/id1665180676)

A relaxing city builder where you illuminate a dark city by placing lights on streets and buildings. Progress through new areas and cities with satisfying, idle gameplay and bright 3D graphics. Enjoy a unique twist on the genre with simple controls and casual fun.

**Highlights:** Build by placing lights, Drag & drop mechanics, Unlock new areas and cities, Idle progression, Relaxing gameplay, Bright 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CityLights 100 Diamond | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10K Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| CityLights 300 Diamond | $2.99 | one-time |
| CityLights 500 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50K Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Free Offers | $8.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + Free Offers | $9.99 | one-time |
| 150K Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| CityLights 1500 Diamond | $12.99 | one-time |
| 150K Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| 500K Pack | $30.99 | one-time |
| CityLights 5000 Diamond | $35.99 | one-time |


### Noddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noddle/id6761867949)

Engage in a relaxing bead puzzle game where you fill the board with connected molecule-style pieces. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles, daily challenges with leaderboards, and fast-paced modes. Unlock additional content for a complete puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** 250 Classic puzzles, Daily puzzle with global leaderboard, Blitz mode, Freeform sandbox mode, 24 color skins, Extra puzzle packs

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neon Dreams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Deep | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arctic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ember | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rose Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Earthy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crimson | $0.99 | one-time |
| Desert Sand | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cotton Candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Noddle Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is City Lights 3D free?

City Lights 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Noddle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, City Lights 3D or Noddle?

Noddle is rated higher. City Lights 3D averages 3.7 out of 5 from 713 ratings, while Noddle averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do City Lights 3D or Noddle have ads?

City Lights 3D shows ads; Noddle does not.

### Which is updated more often, City Lights 3D or Noddle?

City Lights 3D ships an update every 10 days, and Noddle every 4 days. Most recently, City Lights 3D was updated on October 27, 2026 and Noddle on October 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.*