Comparison

Light Cross vs Code Monsters

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

Code Monsters

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Light Cross4 screens
Code Monsters4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Cross ships an update every 9 months, Code Monsters daily. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Light Cross versus Code Monsters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight CrossCode Monsters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB58 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKeaton.comHKraft Labs

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
4 purchases

Code Monsters

One-time4
  • Coins ×400$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Coins ×1400$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Coins ×3200$5.99

Questions

Is Light Cross free?
Light Cross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Monsters free?
Code Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Light Cross or Code Monsters have ads?
Light Cross shows ads; Code Monsters does not.
Which is updated more often, Light Cross or Code Monsters?
Light Cross ships an update every 9 months, and Code Monsters daily. Most recently, Light Cross was updated on September 22, 2026 and Code Monsters on September 22, 2026.

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