Comparison

Light vs StarryPuzzle

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

StarryPuzzle

Embark on a magical journey through a storybook world as a young girl. Solve simple yet deep puzzles by extinguishing stars, with stages designed for quick and comfortable gameplay. Utilize acquired items to overcome challenges and stimulate your brain.

Highlights
  • Storybook world exploration
  • Star extinguishing puzzles
  • Quick and comfortable gameplay
  • Item-based puzzle solving
  • Brain stimulation challenges
Features
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Embark on a magical journey through a storybook world 【A World Like Out of a Storybook】 Join a solitary young girl as the protagonist. Together, journey through a fantastical world that seems to leap out of a storybook. 【Simple Yet Deep Puzzles】 Clear stages by extinguishing stars. With intuitive gameplay, this puzzle game is enjoyable for beginners and advanced players alike. 【Quick and Comfortable Gameplay】 Each stage can be completed in a short time, allowing you to easily play anytime, anywhere. 【Solve Puzzles with Items】 Challenge difficult stages using items acquired during your journey, stimulating your brain. Under the starry sky, embark on an adventure of mysteries. --- Sounds Sergey Cheremisinov - MØRKE - 09 Dybbuk Box Sergey Cheremisinov - Way To Silence - 01 Green Eyes Sergey Cheremisinov - Way To Silence - 02 Way To Silence Sergey Cheremisinov - Way To Silence - 03 Amadines

Screenshots

Light2 screens
StarryPuzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StarryPuzzle at monthly against Light's every 4 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light ships an update every 4 months, StarryPuzzle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Light versus StarryPuzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightStarryPuzzle
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuke TsujimotoKyohei Hosono

Customer experience

Light

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StarryPuzzle

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Light

No in-app purchases

None

StarryPuzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light free?
Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StarryPuzzle free?
StarryPuzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light or StarryPuzzle have ads?
Both Light and StarryPuzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Light or StarryPuzzle?
Light ships an update every 4 months, and StarryPuzzle monthly. Most recently, Light was updated on October 30, 2026 and StarryPuzzle on October 25, 2026.

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