Comparison

Light Cross vs Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles

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

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles

This logic puzzle game challenges you to shade cells in a grid. It offers multiple difficulty levels and themed puzzle packs, with adjustable layouts and language options. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience on various Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Binary determination grid puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Themed puzzle packs
  • Adjustable layouts and languages
  • Game Center support
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
Features
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'Light and Shadow' is a binary determination puzzle in which the cells in a grid are split into shaded and unshaded cells. If you like 'Sudoku', you will love 'Light and Shadow'! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ completely add-free! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Features: 20 puzzles (Light & Shadow): • 8 levels of difficulty each containing 2-3 puzzles from "Greenhorn" to "Grandmaster" • additional levelpacks available via in app purchase 80 puzzles (Light & Shadow Pro): • 8 levels of difficulty each containing 10 puzzles from "Greenhorn" to "Grandmaster" • additional levelpacks available via in app purchase 3 layouts: • light • coffee • dark 2 languages: • german • english additional Features: • Game Center support • playable in portrait and landscape mode • use "Pinch-to-Zoom" for a better overview compatible devices: • iPhone 5 or newer • iPad • iPad Pro • iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini (requires iOS10.3/tvOS9/macOS10.5 or higher) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like the app, please leave me a good review! If you have questions, problems or suggestions, please contact me by email to lightandshadow.app@icloud.com. New puzzles are in progress and coming soon!

Screenshots

Light Cross4 screens
Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Light Cross at 4.6 against Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles's 4.0. Light Cross also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (51 vs 5). Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 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. Light Cross sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Light Cross holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Cross has 51 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Light Cross's written reviews are positive against 50% of Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Cross ships an update every 9 months, Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Light Cross versus Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight CrossLight and Shadow Logic Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (51 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeaton.comChristian Lueth

Customer experience

Light Cross

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

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Light Cross

One-time21
  • Green PackFree
  • Red PackFree
  • Blue Pack 2$0.99
Show 18 more
  • 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
  • Red Pack 5$0.99
  • Red Pack 7$0.99
  • Red Pack 8$0.99
  • Blue Pack 8$0.99
  • Blue Pack 7$0.99
  • Green Pack 7$0.99
  • Blue Pack 5$0.99
  • Red Pack 6$0.99
  • Green Pack 4$0.99
  • Green Pack 5$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
10 purchases

Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles

One-time10
  • X00: Mega ProPack (60 puzzles)$0.99
  • A01: Greenhorn 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • B01: Beginner 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
Show 7 more
  • C01: Advanced 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • D01: Amateur 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • E01: Professio. 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • F01: Expert 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • G01: Whiz 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • H01: Grandmast. 1 (50 puzzles)$0.99
  • X01: Mega Pack 1 (400 puzzles)$2.99

Questions

Is Light Cross free?
Light Cross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles free?
Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light Cross or Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles?
Light Cross is rated higher. Light Cross averages 4.6 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Light Cross or Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles have ads?
Light Cross shows ads; Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles does not.
Which is updated more often, Light Cross or Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles?
Light Cross ships an update every 9 months, and Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles fortnightly. Most recently, Light Cross was updated on October 24, 2026 and Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles on October 14, 2026.

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