# Pick vs Lights

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pick at 76% against Lights's 0%. Pick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Lights's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pick sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lights sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lights holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 354 and 180 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Pick's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lights's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pick ships an update monthly, Lights every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pick | Lights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-up-sticks/id461667783/reviews) | **[4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-a-memory-game/id1580230611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speedy Winner Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/441902852) | [Lee Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454308387) |

## What reviewers say

### Pick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-up-sticks/id461667783)

Engage in a classic stick-picking challenge with multiple game modes. Compete against friends or players worldwide in real-time multiplayer matches. Unlock various themes to customize your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Four distinct game modes, Online multiplayer challenges, Local multiplayer via Bluetooth, Unlockable themed stick sets, Creative mode for custom patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1M coins pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2M Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5M Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Lights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-a-memory-game/id1580230611)

This game offers a modern twist on a classic electronic memory challenge. It features over 15 game modes, including local multiplayer, and tests your memory and reflexes. Compete with others via leaderboards and improve your cognitive skills with daily play reminders.

**Highlights:** Over 15 game modes, Local multiplayer, Online leaderboards, Achievements, Daily play reminders, Multiple sound options, 11 language translations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pick free?

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

### Is Lights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pick or Lights?

Lights is rated higher. Pick averages 4.1 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Lights averages 4.4 from 180 ratings.

### Do Pick or Lights have ads?

Lights shows ads; Pick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pick or Lights?

Pick ships an update monthly, and Lights every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pick was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lights on November 7, 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.*