Nanashi vs Light Vs Dark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nanashi
A classic strategy game with simple rules but deep gameplay. Compete against AI, friends on the same device, or players worldwide to conquer the board.
- Classic strategy gameplay
- Clone and jump mechanics
- Player vs. Robot mode
- Local multiplayer
- Online multiplayer with leaderboards
- Timed gameplay
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Nanashi is a simple but exciting strategy game with a nostalgic feel of gameplay similar to Ataxx, Reversi and Othello. The rules are simple: - you must own as many pieces as possible at the end of the game - you can jump one or two cells in either direction by selecting your piece and the target - targets one cell away will clone your piece into a new one - targets two cells away will make your piece jump without creating a new piece -- the original cell will be vacated if you jump. - after moving, all adjacent cells to your new piece will turn into your color - keep an eye on your timer - the game ends where there are no moves possible or when one player captures all the pieces of the opponent The game is available in three modes: - PLAYER vs ROBOT: play against your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch in the role of a greedy AI - PLAYER vs PLAYER: two players can play against each other on the same device - PLAYER vs WORLD: play online against other players and try to reach the top of the leaderboard
Light Vs Dark
Engage in a classic disc-flipping strategy game with immersive 3D graphics. Master tactical gameplay through various AI difficulties or challenge a friend locally. Utilize helpful tools like hints and undo to refine your strategy and track your progress.
- Immersive 3D gameplay with interactive board
- 10 AI difficulty settings
- 2-player local mode
- Hint system for legal moves
- Undo and redo functionality
- Detailed game statistics
- Full tutorial
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Experience the ultimate 3D strategy game of capturing and flipping discs. Light Vs Dark brings "easy to learn, hard to master" gameplay into a beautiful, high-resolution world. Outsmart your opponent, trap their pieces, and dominate the board to claim victory. BATTLE THE GRAND MASTER Whether you are a casual player or a seasoned strategist, find your perfect match with 10 AI difficulty settings: ► Beginner to Intermediate: Learn the patterns, master the corners, and build your tactical foundation. ► Grand Master: Face our most advanced AI for the ultimate test of logic and foresight. IMMERSIVE 3D GAMEPLAY ► Interactive 3D Board: Full control—rotate, zoom, and view the action from any angle for total tactical clarity. ► Toggle Camera: Switch between dynamic 3D views or a classic top-down perspective. ► 2-Player Mode: Share the challenge! Play against a friend on the same device in a head-to-head match. PRO TOOLS FOR VICTORY ► Hint System: Need a hand? Use the hint feature to reveal all available legal moves on the board. ► Undo & Redo: Perfect your strategy by experimenting with different moves at any point in the game. ► Track Your Progress: Detailed game statistics for every difficulty level help you watch your skills grow. ► Full Tutorial: New to the game? Our "How to Play" guide will have you flipping discs like a pro in minutes. Download Light Vs Dark today and conquer the board in a whole new dimension!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Light Vs Dark at 5.0 against Nanashi's 4.3. Nanashi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Nanashi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Light Vs Dark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Light Vs Dark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nanashi has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Nanashi ships an update weekly, Light Vs Dark every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nanashi | Light Vs Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cyril Chandelier | After Dark Studios Ltd |
Customer experience
Nanashi
Light Vs Dark
In-app purchases
Nanashi
- 1000 Nanashi Coins$0.99
- Unlock Nanashi Maps$0.99
Light Vs Dark
- Remove Adverts & Upgrade2 variants$4.99









