Comparison

Light Cross vs NumberConnect

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

Head to head
About

Light Cross

A logic puzzle game where players place light bulbs to illuminate all cells on a grid. Follow rules about light beam paths and numbered blocks to solve over 1000 unique stages. Compete with friends via Game Center.

Highlights
  • Place light bulbs to illuminate cells
  • Avoid light beam interference
  • Numbered blocks indicate adjacent bulbs
  • Over 1000 stages
  • 26 puzzle packs
  • Game Center integration for competition
Features
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Light Cross is a logic puzzle game using "light bulb & beam." Set light bulbs on empty cells and illuminate all cells! This is a great way to kill time! BASIC RULES: Tap any cell on the screen to place a light bulb in it. Light beams from the light bulb spread out in four directions and illuminate all cells in each direction. Each stage is completed when all cells are illuminated AND the following 2 rules are both satisfied: [Rule One] No light bulbs can be placed in the path of light beams from the other light bulbs. [Rule Two] The numbered blocks show the number of light bulbs you are going to place in the adjacent cells. It is a very simple but arcane puzzle game. Let's start playing now! FEATURES: • Easy operation. • Over 1000 stages in 26 puzzle packs. • Varied new stages will be added frequently. • Cool graphics & sounds • Support for Game Center: Let's play and compete with your friends! ABOUT ADS & ADD-ON: • Ads are included in the free app (Ads can be removed by purchasing an add-on). • Although over 200 free stages are included in the app, more stages can be played by purchasing additional puzzle packs. PRIVACY POLICY: This app includes; - advertisement - add-ons (In-App Purchases) - a function to post on the SNSs * No automatic post without operation. - links to Keaton.com apps and the official site - score data collection for displaying rankings * By signing in the Game Center, play data such as the score will be automatically sent to the server and your account name and score will be shown on the leaderboard.

About

NumberConnect

Connect matching numbers with lines without crossing them to clear the puzzle. While seemingly simple, the no-crossing rule adds a strategic challenge. Enjoy this engaging link puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Connect same numbers
  • Lines cannot cross
  • Clear all numbers to win
  • Challenging puzzle mechanics
  • Simple and enjoyable gameplay
Features
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This is a link game. Let's connect the same number by a line without crossing. The game will be clear when you connect all numbers. It looks easy, but the rule of no crossing makes game difficult. Let's play and enjoy!

Screenshots

Light Cross4 screens
NumberConnect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Cross at 84% against NumberConnect's 0%. NumberConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Light Cross sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NumberConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Cross ships an update every 9 months, NumberConnect daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Light Cross versus NumberConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight CrossNumberConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeaton.comYuki Fujimoto

Customer experience

Light Cross

All ratings51 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative12.9%

NumberConnect

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Light Cross

One-time10
  • Green PackFree
  • Red PackFree
  • Blue Pack 2$0.99
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  • Green Pack 2$0.99
  • Red Pack 2$0.99
  • Blue Pack 3$0.99
  • Green Pack 3$0.99
  • Red Pack 3$0.99
  • Blue Pack 4$0.99
  • Red Pack 4$0.99
None

NumberConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Cross free?
Light Cross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NumberConnect free?
NumberConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light Cross or NumberConnect have ads?
Light Cross shows ads; NumberConnect does not.
Which is updated more often, Light Cross or NumberConnect?
Light Cross ships an update every 9 months, and NumberConnect daily. Most recently, Light Cross was updated on November 1, 2026 and NumberConnect on November 3, 2026.

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