Comparison

Sum Loop vs Light Bulb Match

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

Head to head
About

Sum Loop

A challenging puzzle game where players place blocks into overlapping loops to match displayed sums. Offers multiple solutions for each puzzle, providing replayability. Designed for quick, engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Match sums in overlapping loops
  • Place blocks to solve puzzles
  • Multiple solutions per puzzle
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Intuitive block placement
Features
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Number will be added to all loops where the loops are overlapped. Put the blocks in the loops and match all the sums displayed above. There is more than 1 answer.

About

Light Bulb Match

Features
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"Light Bulb Match" presents a unique twist to the traditional puzzle match game genre. In this game, players are immersed in a dynamic and fluid gameplay experience where they connect colorful light bulbs. The challenge lies in strategically linking bulbs of the same color to create dazzling chains of light, all while navigating through an environment that allows for freeform connections and creative solutions. With its innovative mechanics and captivating visuals, "Light Bulb Match" offers players a refreshing and enjoyable puzzle-solving adventure.

Screenshots

Sum Loop4 screens
Light Bulb Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light Bulb Match at none against Sum Loop's 1. Light Bulb Match also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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. Sum Loop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Light Bulb Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sum Loop ships an update every 4 months, Light Bulb Match daily. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sum Loop versus Light Bulb Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSum LoopLight Bulb Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoro SatoChanon Jinpisoot

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sum Loop

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Light Bulb Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sum Loop free?
Sum Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Bulb Match free?
Light Bulb Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sum Loop or Light Bulb Match have ads?
Both Sum Loop and Light Bulb Match show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sum Loop or Light Bulb Match?
Sum Loop ships an update every 4 months, and Light Bulb Match daily. Most recently, Sum Loop was updated on October 2, 2026 and Light Bulb Match on September 29, 2026.

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