Comparison

Mancala+ vs Lazors

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

Head to head
About

Mancala+

Experience the classic African board game with a digital twist. Challenge a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty or play against a friend. Offers standard Kalah rules with options for starting seeds per pit.

Highlights
  • Play against AI opponent
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Selectable difficulty levels
  • Adjustable starting seeds per pit
  • Standard Kalah rules implementation
Features
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Play the classic African board game against a challenging computer opponent, or another person! Features: - Selectable difficulty level - Human vs. iPhone or Human vs. Human - Select from 3 to 6 starting seeds per pit This version of Mancala uses standard Kalah rules: - Each player's pits are filled with a preset number of seeds - On any given turn, a player may sow seeds from any of their pits, proceeding counterclockwise around the board, skipping the opponent's store - If the last seed lands in the player's own store, the player gets a free turn - If the last seed lands in an empty pit on the player's side, and the opposite pit contains seeds, the player captures both the single seed, and all seeds in the corresponding pit on the opponent's side - When either player has no seeds in any of their pits, the other player's seeds move into their store, ending the game - At the end of the game, the player with the highest number of seeds in his or her store is the winner COMING SOON: - More advanced Mancala rule sets, including Oware

About

Lazors

A captivating puzzle game where players manipulate mirrors and blocks to redirect lasers and hit all targets. It offers over 280 challenging levels, from simple puzzles to complex brain teasers, with an intuitive interface and a helpful hint system.

Highlights
  • Over 280 levels
  • Intuitive gameplay
  • Hint system
  • Move blocks
  • Reflect lasers
  • Hit all targets
Features
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Lazors is a sleek and elegant puzzle game that tests your logic and precision. Guide laser beams to their targets using mirrors and a variety of light-bending blocks, solving increasingly complex challenges along the way. With intuitive mechanics and brain-teasing solutions, Lazors delivers a satisfying blend of planning, experimentation, and rewarding “aha!” moments — perfect for puzzle lovers of all ages.

Screenshots

Mancala+2 screens
Lazors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lazors at 4.5 against Mancala+'s 3.1. Lazors also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Mancala+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (3.1 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Lazors sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mancala+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lazors holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 568 and 568 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Mancala+'s written reviews are positive against 95% of Lazors's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mancala+ ships an update every 3 months, Lazors every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mancala+ versus Lazors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMancala+Lazors
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (568 ratings)4.5 (568 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews95.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings568568
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpiny SoftwarePyrosphere, Lda

Customer experience

Mancala+

All ratings568 ratings
Positive40.3%
Neutral24.8%
Negative34.9%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral18.7%
Negative26.2%

Lazors

All ratings568 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.1%

User reviews

Mancala+

From 568 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and design
  • 💡 Adjustable difficulty levels
  • 👍 Challenging AI opponent
  • 🚀 Quick to learn

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues with iOS 11
  • 🐛 Doesn't always follow standard Mancala rules
  • 🐛 Confusing gameplay and lack of instructions
  • 🔋 Animation is too fast to follow

Lazors

From 568 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles
  • 💎 Unique concept
  • 🕰️ Good time killer
  • 🔍 Engaging brain teasers

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Hint system could be improved
  • 🔊 No music/audio support
  • 🔁 Repetitive after completing levels
  • 🕹️ Accidental button presses (hint, finish)

Bugs and requests

Mancala+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain iOS versions
  • Incompatible with newer iOS updates
  • Incorrect game mechanics and rule enforcement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add instructions and tutorial for new players
  • Provide option to slow down animation speed
  • Allow listening to music during gameplay
  • Implement online/multiplayer mode
  • Add more difficulty levels and customization options

Lazors

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with latest OS updates
  • Levels not loading properly for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and level packs
  • Ability to create and share custom levels
  • Leaderboards and competitive features
  • Different laser/block colors and mechanics

In-app purchases

None

Mancala+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lazors

One-time2
  • 20 Hints$0.99
  • Lazors Deluxe$2.99

Questions

Is Mancala+ free?
Mancala+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lazors free?
Lazors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mancala+ or Lazors?
Lazors is rated higher. Mancala+ averages 3.1 out of 5 from 568 ratings, while Lazors averages 4.5 from 568 ratings.
Do Mancala+ or Lazors have ads?
Neither Mancala+ nor Lazors shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mancala+ or Lazors?
Mancala+ ships an update every 3 months, and Lazors every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mancala+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lazors on October 17, 2026.

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