Light Cross vs Code Monsters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Code Monsters
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■ Programming ideas, learned through play Code Monsters is a battle game where kids arrange instruction blocks to program a monster's strategy. Sequencing, loops and conditionals — the foundations of programming — are learned by building, battling and revising, not by reading explanations. - Step-by-step lessons introduce one idea at a time - Kids try sequencing, loops, conditionals, multiple rules and enemy-state sensing - Watch the result, revise the strategy and try again. Iteration becomes part of the game. ■ Build a strategy, then watch your monster battle The blocks use kid-friendly labels with icons. Once the battle starts, there are no real-time controls. Win or lose, the result comes from the strategy your child built. What happens when "move closer and attack" is not enough? "If the enemy is charging, guard." "Move away, then shoot." "If HP is low, heal." By changing the order, loops and conditions, kids can discover their own way to win. ■ Collect and grow your monsters - Monsters learn new skills as they level up - Stamp memorable "it worked!" moments - Earn titles and customize monsters with coin-based skins ■ Fresh challenges every day - Today's Task: a rotating set of daily puzzles with coin rewards - Today's Challenger: a daily battle against an official work or a community creation - Share strategy codes and browse the gallery to learn from other players - Start by copying a strategy and changing just one thing ■ For parents - Designed for ages 8+, with a planned 9+ store rating - Battles play automatically. The main activity is thinking through the strategy, not fast tapping. - There are no ads in the app. - In-app purchases are coin packs for cosmetic items only. - Coins are only for customization. Power cannot be bought. - Public gallery posting is protected by a parental gate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Code Monsters at none against Light Cross's shown. Code Monsters also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 months). Light Cross's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Light Cross sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Code Monsters sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Light Cross ships an update every 9 months, Code Monsters daily. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Light Cross | Code Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Keaton.com | HKraft Labs |
In-app purchases
Light Cross
- 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
- 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
Code Monsters
- Coins ×400$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Coins ×1400$2.99
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- Coins ×3200$5.99
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