Comparison

Light Cross vs 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード

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

3文字限定・対戦クロスワード

A competitive crossword game where victory hinges on using only three-letter words. Strategically place words, outthink opponents, and test your vocabulary and strategic skills in this intellectually stimulating battle.

Highlights
  • Three-letter word limit
  • Wide vocabulary range
  • Flexible word placement
  • Word overlap required
  • Game over when words run out
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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全てのマスが埋まる時、本当の勝負が始まる。 「たった3文字」が勝敗を分ける、対戦型クロスワードゲーム登場! 使える言葉は次第に制限され、盤面が埋まった後の一手が勝敗を決める。 相手の一歩先を読み、あなたのボキャブラリーと戦略で勝利をつかみましょう。 【ゲームの特徴】 ・使える言葉はすべて「3文字」限定! ・一般名詞、地名、動詞、形容詞、外国語など幅広い言葉が登場 ・上下左右、自由な方向に言葉を配置可能 ・新しい単語は既存の単語と最低1文字重ねる必要があります ・言葉が尽きたら即ゲームオーバー! シンプルだけど奥深い、頭をフル回転させる知的バトル。 あなたの語彙力と戦略を、友達や全国のプレイヤーと競い合いませんか?

Screenshots

Light Cross4 screens
3文字限定・対戦クロスワード4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード at none against Light Cross's 10. 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Light Cross's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Cross ships an update every 9 months, 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Light Cross versus 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight Cross3文字限定・対戦クロスワード
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB164 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKeaton.comMASAYOSHI TADA

Customer experience

Light Cross

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

3文字限定・対戦クロスワード

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

3文字限定・対戦クロスワード

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Cross free?
Light Cross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード free?
3文字限定・対戦クロスワード is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light Cross or 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード have ads?
Both Light Cross and 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード show ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Cross or 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード?
Light Cross ships an update every 9 months, and 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード every 2 weeks. Most recently, Light Cross was updated on November 1, 2026 and 3文字限定・対戦クロスワード on October 30, 2026.

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