# Light Cross vs Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Cross | Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-cross-lightup-puzzle/id656913964/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-and-shadow-logic-puzzles/id1353420587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keaton.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464191934) | [Christian Lueth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041680819) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-cross-lightup-puzzle/id656913964)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Green Pack | Free | one-time |
| Red Pack | Free | one-time |
| Blue Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Light and Shadow Logic Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-and-shadow-logic-puzzles/id1353420587)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X00: Mega ProPack (60 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| A01: Greenhorn 1 (50 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| B01: Beginner 1 (50 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| C01: Advanced 1 (50 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| D01: Amateur 1 (50 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| E01: Professio. 1 (50 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| F01: Expert 1 (50 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| G01: Whiz 1 (50 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| H01: Grandmast. 1 (50 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| X01: Mega Pack 1 (400 puzzles) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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