# Idle Milk Factory vs Light Shift!

The clearest difference is rating: Light Shift! at 5.0 against Idle Milk Factory's 3.9. Light Shift! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Idle Milk Factory's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Milk Factory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Light Shift! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Light Shift! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Milk Factory has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Milk Factory ships an update weekly, Light Shift! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Milk Factory | Light Shift! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-milk-factory/id6469493391/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-shift/id6778106022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) | [North Arc Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772009035) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Milk Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-milk-factory/id6469493391)

A simple idle simulation game where players manage a milk factory. It's designed for quick play sessions, offering a relaxing experience with easy-to-learn mechanics. Enjoy the fantastic feel of building your own milk empire.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Free to play, Short play sessions, Relaxing simulation, Milk factory management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 5000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem 30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad skip ticket | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 35000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 100 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad skip ticket 30 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Vip pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Light Shift!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-shift/id6778106022)

A premium beam-routing puzzle game where you guide light to its target on a grid using geometric objects. Explore 20 themed worlds with unique mechanics and visual styles, with optional expansion packs for advanced challenges.

**Highlights:** Beam-routing puzzle gameplay, 400 levels across 20 themed worlds, 33 unique puzzle gadgets, Themed board backgrounds, Undo and guided hints, Optional expansion packs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ion Reef | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starlight Observatory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shadow Workshop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunken Atrium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magnetic Bastion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Twilight Bazaar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Undo Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Expansion Packs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Milk Factory free?

Idle Milk Factory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Light Shift! free?

Light Shift! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Milk Factory or Light Shift!?

Light Shift! is rated higher. Idle Milk Factory averages 3.9 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Light Shift! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idle Milk Factory or Light Shift! have ads?

Idle Milk Factory shows ads; Light Shift! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Milk Factory or Light Shift!?

Idle Milk Factory ships an update weekly, and Light Shift! every 2 days. Most recently, Idle Milk Factory was updated on October 30, 2026 and Light Shift! on October 25, 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.*