# Chicks vs Bend the Light

The clearest difference is rating: Bend the Light at 5.0 against Chicks's 3.0. Bend the Light also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%). Chicks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (87 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chicks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bend the Light sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bend the Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chicks has 87 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Chicks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bend the Light's.

Chicks ships an update every 2 months, Bend the Light every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicks | Bend the Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicks/id358348579/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-the-light/id1260256282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triniti Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/328034860) | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicks/id358348579)

Guide a group of chicks through a mysterious portal to another dimension. Use various tools to help them navigate obstacles and escape back to their meadow before time runs out. This puzzle game features delightful animation and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** 32 unique levels, 4 whimsical environments, 8 different tools, Delightful animation, Fast-forward button, Double tap zooming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chicks Skip Stages Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute graphics
- 🚀 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Screen rotation problems
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game not configured for newer phones
- Screen gets cut off in landscape mode
- Crashes on launch or during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Faster gameplay speed
- Ability to reset all levels


### Bend the Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-the-light/id1260256282)

A puzzle game where you manipulate lasers and mirrors to hit targets. It features over 50 pre-made levels and a robust editor for creating and sharing your own challenges with a community of players.

**Highlights:** Over 50 hand-crafted puzzles, Puzzle editor for custom levels, Share and play user-made puzzles, Hint system for assistance, Laser and mirror deflection gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 hints | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chicks free?

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

### Is Bend the Light free?

Bend the Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chicks or Bend the Light?

Bend the Light is rated higher. Chicks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Bend the Light averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Chicks or Bend the Light have ads?

Bend the Light shows ads; Chicks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chicks or Bend the Light?

Chicks ships an update every 2 months, and Bend the Light every 6 months. Most recently, Chicks was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bend the Light 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.*