Comparison

Luxor 2 HD vs Kavel

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

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About

Luxor 2 HD

Embark on a visually stunning journey through ancient Egypt in this addictive puzzle game. Use a mystical scarab to shoot and destroy approaching magical spheres before they reach the pyramids. Unleash powerful new power-ups to aid your quest and climb the ranks to become Pharaoh.

Highlights
  • 88 3D-rendered levels
  • Mystical winged scarab shooter
  • New power-ups: Lightning Storm, Color Cloud, Net, Dagger
  • Rank progression to Pharaoh
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Survival and Practice modes
  • Bonus rounds
Features
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Experience the most addictive LUXOR game to date in Luxor 2! Now with HD graphics, LUXOR 2 takes you on a beautiful voyage through the land of ancient Egypt. Play 88 gorgeously rendered levels of brilliantly displayed crisp and stunning graphics set amongst the pyramids and temples of ancient Egypt. Use your mystical winged scarab to shoot and destroy the approaching magical spheres before they reach the pyramids at the end of their path. Introducing all-new powerups: Lightning Storm, Color Cloud, Net, and Dagger to help you shoot down those enemy spheres faster than ever before! Work your way up through the ranks to become the Pharaoh over all of Egypt in LUXOR 2! FEATURES 88 explosively challenging and gorgeously 3D-rendered levels Four levels of difficulty, including: the expert level that unlocks the mind-blowing Challenge of Horus Over 80 new statistics and badges, plus bonus rounds at the end of each stage Work your way from Farm Hand to Pharaoh by improving your rank Three stimulating modes of play, including Survival and Practice modes 13 explosive power-ups, including the new Color Cloud, Net, Dagger and Lightning Storm, to help shoot down the oncoming enemy spheres 13 intense and rewarding bonus rounds at the end of each stage …………………………………………………………………………………… Visit us on the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mumbojumbo/id312416866 to find more amazing casual games from MumboJumbo including: the Luxor Series, Midnight Mysteries Series, 7 Wonders Series and more! Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MumboJumboGames Follow us on Twitter: @MumboJumboGames ……………………………………………………………………………………

About

Kavel

This puzzle arcade game combines elements of classic block puzzles and match-3 mechanics. Rotate and drag falling shapes onto a grid to score points, with three distinct modes offering different challenges and pacing.

Highlights
  • Block puzzle and match-3 gameplay
  • Three game modes: Casual, Frenzy, Zen
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Colorblind-friendly design
  • Optimized for all devices
Features
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Kavel is your new crush. A match made in heaven. Be swiped off your feet and let the pieces fall where they may! GAMEPLAY Kavel is an accessible puzzle arcade game. Tetrominos from classic block games and the possibility space of your favorite match-3 obsession make this a fresh new puzzle experience. Rotate and drag the Tetromino to place it onto the puzzle grid. Watch the score rack up and the board adapt. An endless possibility space where you can test your mettle. Attempt for the highest score among your friends or attempt the challenge of the long list of achievements. There's something here for everyone. THREE SEPARATE GAME MODES *CASUAL MODE - Take your time, plan your strategies and execute at your own pace. The next 50 shapes are yours to command. *FRENZY MODE - The pressure is on! The next 90 seconds are a frantic mad dash straight to the top of score mountain. No time to think, only to rise to the challenge. *ZEN MODE - Feeling the stress of the day? Is the weather getting you down? Boring meeting? This is where you zone out. There is no end, no obligations, this is digital bubble wrap. FRESH BUT FAMILIAR Kavel is a game that seems familiar but is in fact a truly unique and fresh experience. New gameplay ideas to challenge you with some of the play elements that you already know. Let yourself be surprised. DESIGNED FOR LONGEVITY Easy to play, hard to master. A layered score system, designed to engage you time after time as you learn the subtleties of storming the leaderboards. ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERBOARDS Full integration of achievements and leaderboards. Carefully designed achievements to playfully teach and surprise you. Approaching play from new perspectives. BEAUTIFUL COLOR PALETTES Style Kavel the way you like, all themes are created and perfected for an optimal play experience. Dip your finger in the paint and let's go! PLAYFUL DESIGN Minimal design language for optimal play experience. Instantly take in the board and the shapes for split second decisions. BESPOKE AUDIO A fun and lively audio experience that really pops. With music specially composed for Kavel to support the game's varied modes. OPTIMIZED Runs smoothly on every device. COLORBLIND-FRIENDLY The game does not rely on color and is playable with any form of color blindness. Further includes a colorpalette optimised for any form of color blindness.

Screenshots

Luxor 2 HD4 screens
Kavel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kavel at 100% against Luxor 2 HD's 70%. Kavel also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Luxor 2 HD's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Luxor 2 HD costs $4.99 and Kavel $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kavel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Luxor 2 HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kavel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luxor 2 HD ships an update every 6 months, Kavel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Luxor 2 HD versus Kavel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuxor 2 HDKavel
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.4 (19 ratings)4.7 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1926 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccelerate GamesJerry Verhoeven

Customer experience

Luxor 2 HD

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative26.2%

Kavel

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Luxor 2 HD

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game crashes on startup for some users
  • M1 iPad Air performance and resolution issues
  • Game plays too fast on iPad
  • Lives disappear unexpectedly between stages
  • Ball aiming and shooting sometimes fails
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  • Multitouch ball release and color switching not responsive
  • Score resets to zero
  • Game freezes mid-gameplay
  • Scroll menu glitches
  • Black borders on iPhone 5 despite optimization claim
  • Practice and Survival modes crash on older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Music should be included in the game
  • Release Luxor 3, 5th Passage, and other versions on iOS
  • iPhone 5 optimization
  • Ability to save multiple game slots
  • Level selection/starting point options
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  • iPad Pro M1 optimization
  • Improved multitouch support

Kavel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Luxor 2 HD

No in-app purchases

None

Kavel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luxor 2 HD free?
Luxor 2 HD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kavel free?
Kavel costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Luxor 2 HD or Kavel?
Kavel is rated higher. Luxor 2 HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Kavel averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Luxor 2 HD or Kavel have ads?
Neither Luxor 2 HD nor Kavel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luxor 2 HD or Kavel?
Luxor 2 HD ships an update every 6 months, and Kavel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Luxor 2 HD was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kavel on October 23, 2026.

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