Mancala+ vs Lazors
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Play against AI opponent
- Local multiplayer mode
- Selectable difficulty levels
- Adjustable starting seeds per pit
- Standard Kalah rules implementation
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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
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.
- Over 280 levels
- Intuitive gameplay
- Hint system
- Move blocks
- Reflect lasers
- Hit all targets
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Lazors sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mancala+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Mancala+ | Lazors |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (568 ratings) | 4.5 (568 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | 95.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 568 | 568 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 3.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spiny Software | Pyrosphere, Lda |
Customer experience
Mancala+
Lazors
User reviews
Mancala+
From 568 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Mancala+
No in-app purchases
Lazors
- 20 Hints$0.99
- Lazors Deluxe$2.99








