Comparison

Fling! Lite vs Bejeweled Classic

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

Head to head
About

Fling! Lite

A highly-rated puzzle game where players fling furballs to solve unique challenges. Offers multiple game modes, hints, and a vast number of puzzles with increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Thousands of unique puzzles
  • 19 levels of increasing difficulty
  • Free-play, Arcade, and Challenge modes
  • Hint system for assistance
  • Automatic game saving
  • Local and global high scores
Features
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The #1 TOP PAID APP for weeks in UK, Australia, Canada! TOP 10 in paid apps in US for a month! Considered by many the best puzzle game ever made for the iPhone! *************************************** The latest puzzle-sensation from the makers of Fuzzle has finally arrived after over one year in development! Featuring 10,000s of unique puzzles, such that no two puzzles you encounter are ever the same, and split into 19 levels of increasing difficulty, Fling guarantees you many long hours of puzzling fun! Each puzzle has a single, unique solution, and is solved by simply flinging (pushing) the furballs, and watching them bump each other off the edge of the screen, until only one is left. Three different game modes are provided: * FREE-PLAY mode - play at your own pace, while the game tracks your stats and keeps track of all puzzles solved/failed, allowing you to browse your entire puzzle-solving history and go back to any previously solved/unsolved puzzle to attempt to (re-)solve it! * ARCADE mode - race against the clock, solving as many puzzles of ever-increasing difficulty as you can before your time runs out! * CHALLENGE mode - solve sets of puzzles within a given amount of time to progress, while trying to beat your personal best times for each level! OTHER KEY FEATURES: * Hints are provided to help you solve the puzzles when stuck * Game music, which automatically switches itself off at start when playing other music on your ipod/iphone * Local+Global high-scores lists for the arcade-mode * Automatic saving of games - always come back to the game right where you left it! * Gameplay + instructions video on youtube, just search for Fling iphone * Try before you buy - this free version (limited to the first few difficulty levels) allows you to find out what makes this game so addictive before buying the full version! View our video in youtube to see the game in action! http://tinyurl.com/flingiphone Follow us on twitter for news and promotions regarding our games or apps: twitter.com/candycaneapps *************************************** WHAT REVIEW SITES SAY ABOUT FLING! "takes the idea of a Puzzle game to new heights ... definitely one of the best puzzle Apps on the App Store" - apphunter.net, 4.5/5 "truly addicting ... definitely one of the most fun puzzle games I’ve played on the iPhone to date" - appvee.com "genuinely addictive ... replay value is incredibly high ... a polished, simple and engaging puzzler" - ztgamedomain.com, 8.5/10 "slickly presented, fiendishly addictive and hugely popular puzzler" - gamepeople.co.uk "simple enough for a child to pick up and play, yet challenging enough to keep adults hitting the Undo button and trying again" - appsmile.com, 5/5

About

Bejeweled Classic

Engage in a classic gem-matching puzzle experience with multiple game modes and special gems. Compete for high scores, earn achievements, and utilize helpful boosts to enhance your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Six breathtaking game modes
  • Special gems like Flame, Star, and Hypercubes
  • Collect Bejeweled badges and achievements
  • Compete on Game Center leaderboards
  • Utilize Boosts for higher scores
  • Hints on demand for finding matches
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This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items. “Bejeweled — perhaps the most insanely addictive puzzle game ever.” — Games Magazine Discover your perfect match with 6 breathtaking modes in this classic gem-matching game, from the fast-paced, time-based Lightning, to the gem-driven Flushes and Full Houses of Poker Mode. Create electrifying special gems like Flame gems, Star gems, Hypercubes, and Supernova gems, collect flashy Bejeweled badges and achievements, and soar to dazzling heights in the Game Center leaderboards – all while enjoying fantastic Retina-display graphics! This is the Bejeweled you’ve loved for years, and it’s still delivering amazing high-carat excitement! This app offers in-app purchases. You may disable in-app purchasing using your device settings. CLASSIC GEM-MATCHING Play the most popular puzzle game of the century with powerful new gems. You’ll find cascades of fun as you test your gem-swapping ability! MODES FOR EVERY MOOD Enjoy the original in Classic, race against time in Lightning, dig deep for treasure in Diamond Mine, discover your own relaxing retreat in Zen, match gems to save Butterflies from a hungry spider in Butterfly, keep the cold out in Ice Storm, and make top hands with gems in Poker. BOOST YOUR WAY TO BIG SCORES Each mode has two Boosts, one regular and one Super Boost, which help you make even more matches and set even higher scores. Whether it’s pulling all the Butterflies to the bottom row with Reset in Butterfly mode or shuffling the board in Classic mode, Boosts take your game to a whole new level! PROVE YOUR SKILLS, CLIMB THE RANKS Earn flashy Bejeweled badges and Game Center achievements to prove your multifaceted skills, and compete against the world and your friends in Game Center leaderboards for the top score! Gloat over your scores for total matched gems, all-time best moves, and top 10 personal bests in Classic and Diamond Mine. HINTS ON DEMAND Can't quite spot the next match? Use the "Hint" button for a quick tip. Stars mode will open a separate, free Bejeweled Stars App. Important Consumer Information. This app requires acceptance of EA’s Privacy & Cookie Policy, TOS and EULA; includes in-game advertising; contains direct links to the Internet and social networking sites and the Internet intended for an audience over 13.

Screenshots

Fling! Lite4 screens
Bejeweled Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fling! Lite at 72% against Bejeweled Classic's 25%. Fling! Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Bejeweled Classic's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (137K vs 516). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Fling! Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bejeweled Classic sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bejeweled Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bejeweled Classic has 137K ratings behind it against 516, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Fling! Lite's written reviews are positive against 25% of Bejeweled Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fling! Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, Bejeweled Classic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Fling! Lite versus Bejeweled Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFling! LiteBejeweled Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (516 ratings)4.6 (137K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better24.8% of reviews
Number of ratings516137K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#138 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBevin Software OUPopCap

Customer experience

Fling! Lite

All ratings523 ratings
Positive63.5%
Neutral15.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.9%

Bejeweled Classic

All ratings136,732 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,131 reviews
Positive24.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative64.9%

User reviews

Fling! Lite

From 516 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and challenging puzzle game
  • 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
  • 💡 Addictive gameplay
  • 🧠 Good brain exercise
  • 🕹️ Fun for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🔚 Limited number of free levels
  • 💰 Encourages in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Gets repetitive after a while
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

Bejeweled Classic

From 137K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Relaxing and soothing visuals
  • 💎 Classic gem-matching experience
  • 🕹️ Variety of game modes

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Frequent ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and glitches
  • 🔄 Progress loss and account resets
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices

Bugs and requests

Fling! Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Hint feature not always working as expected
  • Menus and UI elements freezing

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free levels
  • Difficulty settings
  • Ability to save progress
  • Compatibility updates for newer devices

Bejeweled Classic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Poker mode not opening
  • Butterfly game issues with spider capture
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Gem placement and cascade bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore previous purchase option
  • Unlimited play without ads
  • Improved leaderboards and achievements
  • Additional game modes (e.g., Quest, Ice Storm)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fling! Lite

One-time1
  • Extra Hints Pack$0.99
11 purchases

Bejeweled Classic

One-time11
  • 10 Shuffle Boosts$0.99
  • 10 Time Bonus Boosts$0.99
  • 10 Freeze Boosts$0.99
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  • Remove Third-Party Ads$2.99
  • Unlock Unlimited Poker Mode$2.99
  • 10 PowerGem SuperBoosts$2.99
  • 10 Wildcard SuperBoosts$2.99
  • 10 Reset SuperBoosts$2.99
  • 10 Digger SuperBoosts$2.99
  • Classic Boost Pack$6.99
  • Butterfly Boost Pack$6.99

Questions

Is Fling! Lite free?
Fling! Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bejeweled Classic free?
Bejeweled Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fling! Lite or Bejeweled Classic?
Bejeweled Classic is rated higher. Fling! Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while Bejeweled Classic averages 4.6 from 137K ratings.
Do Fling! Lite or Bejeweled Classic have ads?
Bejeweled Classic shows ads; Fling! Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Fling! Lite or Bejeweled Classic?
Fling! Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bejeweled Classic every 3 months. Most recently, Fling! Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bejeweled Classic on November 1, 2026.

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