Comparison

Light vs Mendaco regression

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

Head to head
About

Light

A puzzle action game where you cooperate with a weight-changing companion to solve riddles and navigate space. Utilize unique mechanics to overcome obstacles and escape a planet.

Highlights
  • Weight-changing puzzles
  • Physics-based action
  • Simple controls
  • Cooperative gameplay
  • Unique gimmicks
Features
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[Light-Heavy Switch] is a puzzle action game in which the main character and Mendako, lost in space, cooperate to solve riddles and have adventures. Various gimmicks are prepared in each stage, and the player must make full use of Mendako's ability to change the weight of objects to reach the goal. Clear all the stages and escape the planet! ■Features - Riddle solving using "change the weight” By switching the weight of objects and the player himself/herself to lighter or heavier, various changes occur in the gimmick! Enjoy solving unique puzzles that have never been seen before. - Easy to play with simple controls There are only three buttons to control the game: the lever to move the character, the jump button, the weight switch button, and the grab button! You can enjoy solving puzzles with simple controls. - Exhilarating action using physics Physics calculations represent the player's movements, so you can enjoy exhilarating actions such as jumping up with a spring or breaking a box with the impact of landing. ■Controls - The lever at the bottom left of the screen allows the player to move left and right. - The [Jump] button at the bottom right of the screen allows the player to jump. - The player's weight can be switched by pressing the [Weight] button at the bottom right of the screen. - When the player gets close to a specific object, such as a box, the player can lift it with the "Grab" button and throw it with the "Throw" button. - The "Menu" button in the upper right corner allows you to stop the game. - Tap on the message window to switch to the following message.

About

Mendaco regression

Features
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Let's explore the deep sea by operating Mendaco! ・A Metroidvania-style exploration action game. ・Expand the search range by acquiring skills! ・Defeat the boss and advance!

Screenshots

Light2 screens
Mendaco regression4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light at none against Mendaco regression's 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. Mendaco regression sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light ships an update every 4 months, Mendaco regression every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Light versus Mendaco regression: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightMendaco regression
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuke TsujimotoTakashi Uno

In-app purchases

None

Light

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mendaco regression

One-time1
  • Remove ads & Double the reward$1.99

Questions

Is Light free?
Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mendaco regression free?
Mendaco regression is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Light or Mendaco regression have ads?
Both Light and Mendaco regression show ads.
Which is updated more often, Light or Mendaco regression?
Light ships an update every 4 months, and Mendaco regression every 2 months. Most recently, Light was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mendaco regression on October 12, 2026.

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