Comparison

Nanashi vs Light Vs Dark

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Classic strategy gameplay
  • Clone and jump mechanics
  • Player vs. Robot mode
  • Local multiplayer
  • Online multiplayer with leaderboards
  • Timed gameplay
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

Screenshots

Nanashi3 screens
Light Vs Dark4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nanashi versus Light Vs Dark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanashiLight Vs Dark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyril ChandelierAfter Dark Studios Ltd

Customer experience

Nanashi

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Light Vs Dark

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nanashi

One-time2
  • 1000 Nanashi Coins$0.99
  • Unlock Nanashi Maps$0.99
1 purchases

Light Vs Dark

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts & Upgrade2 variants$4.99

Questions

Is Nanashi free?
Nanashi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Vs Dark free?
Light Vs Dark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nanashi or Light Vs Dark?
Light Vs Dark is rated higher. Nanashi averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Light Vs Dark averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nanashi or Light Vs Dark have ads?
Light Vs Dark shows ads; Nanashi does not.
Which is updated more often, Nanashi or Light Vs Dark?
Nanashi ships an update weekly, and Light Vs Dark every 4 months. Most recently, Nanashi was updated on October 5, 2026 and Light Vs Dark on October 9, 2026.

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