Comparison

BM Ringside vs Lights

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

Head to head
About

BM Ringside

Gain early access to new features in a highly realistic boxing simulation. This subscription offers exclusive content, native versions for Apple devices, and unlimited gym expansion. Support faster development and enjoy all weight classes without extra purchases.

Highlights
  • Early and exclusive feature access
  • Exclusive native versions for Apple devices
  • Unlimited sons for gyms
  • Extra XP perks
  • Auto-fight mode
  • Access to all weight classes
Features
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Introducing Boxing Manager Ringside The most insanely accurate and realistic boxing simulation EVER. Experience the ultimate way for our most dedicated fans to gain early access to the newest and most significant game features before they arrive in our flagship, and still free-to-play, BOXING MANAGER app. In addition to the latest version of Boxing Manager, you also receive: • Early and Exclusive Access: Enjoy all our new launch features months ahead of the regular game. • Exclusive Native Versions: Get dedicated versions for iPhone, iPad, and, for the first time, silicon Mac for our desktop enthusiasts. • Unlimited Sons for Gyms: Expand your gyms with unlimited sons. • Extra XP Perks: Receive additional experience perks with each new game. • Skip the Undercard: Utilize auto-fight mode for shows, exclusive to Ringside. • Support Faster Development: Your subscription helps us develop better features more quickly. • No Weight Pack Purchases Needed: Access all weight classes without additional purchases. Boxing Manager Ringside is a subscription only product. You can still enjoy our free Boxing Manager app! Ringside is designed for those who wish to support our development and gain early access to our newest features. Terms of Use (EULA) can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lights

Test your reflexes and timing in this competitive racing game. Challenge friends to a quick battle of nerves and skill as you wait for the perfect moment to hit the button and claim victory. It's an adrenaline-packed test of speed and precision.

Highlights
  • Reflex-based gameplay
  • Head-to-head competition
  • Timing and skill challenge
  • Adrenaline-packed fun
  • Quick races
Features
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Get ready to race! Inspired by the start of an F1 showdown, Lights-Out challenges you and your friends to a head-to-head battle of reflexes. With five red lights counting down to green, it’s a test of timing, nerves, and skill – wait for the perfect moment, then hit that button and claim victory! Perfect for fans of speed, competition, and adrenaline-packed fun, Lights-Out will keep you coming back for one more race.

Screenshots

BM Ringside4 screens
Lights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lights at 100% against BM Ringside's 56%. Lights also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BM Ringside's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BM Ringside sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lights asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lights holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BM Ringside has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of BM Ringside's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BM Ringside ships an update weekly, Lights every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BM Ringside versus Lights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBM RingsideLights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSport and Financial LimitedSelim Mert Yoney

Customer experience

BM Ringside

All ratings1,455 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative31.8%

Lights

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BM Ringside

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Save files not working
  • Crashes when trying to add a son
  • Issues with PPV revenue generation
  • Fighters getting stuck without a ranking

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add national/interim/international belts
  • Improve matchmaking and ranking system
  • Expand media/promotion features
  • Implement more fighter customization options
  • Add trainer retirement and skill updates
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  • Optimize performance and reduce loading times

Lights

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BM Ringside

Subscriptions2
  • One month access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Three month access3 Days trial$6.993 Months
One-time8
  • 1m Boxing Manager dollars$0.99
  • 5m Boxing Manager dollars$1.99
  • 10m Boxing Manager dollars$2.99
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  • Add 100k of Fighter XP$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$4.99
  • 50m Boxing Manager dollars$13.99
  • Add 500,000 of XP to boost fighters$14.95
  • Add 1 Million XP to boost fighters!$24.99
None

Lights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BM Ringside free?
BM Ringside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lights free?
Lights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BM Ringside or Lights?
Lights is rated higher. BM Ringside averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Lights averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BM Ringside or Lights have ads?
Neither BM Ringside nor Lights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BM Ringside or Lights?
BM Ringside ships an update weekly, and Lights every 4 days. Most recently, BM Ringside was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lights on November 4, 2026.

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