Light vs Tesserae!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Light
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Light - Game: Solve Light Mazes Dive into a world of light and puzzles! Light - Game is an exciting game where you need to illuminate the correct areas of the maze using the right light. Explore levels, find the perfect combinations, and unlock new possibilities! Features: Endless gameplay: Hundreds of unique levels that get more challenging as you progress. Variety of skins: Customize your experience with a wide range of unique designs. Intuitive controls: Easy to start, but hard to master. Hypnotic atmosphere: Relaxing music and minimalist graphics. Test your brainpower and become the master of light! Download Light - Game now and light your way to victory! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Tesserae!
A minimalist puzzle game focused on calm, strategic tile-matching. Swipe, jump, and combine tiles across handcrafted boards to clear the grid. Offers a distraction-free experience with no ads or timers.
- Minimalist design
- Handcrafted puzzle boards
- Strategic tile combination
- Multiple solution paths
- Leaderboard scoring
- iCloud sync
- Game Center achievements
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Tesserae is a minimalist, color-matching puzzle game designed for calm focus and strategic play. Swipe, jump, and combine tiles across handcrafted boards to clear the grid — one satisfying move at a time. Built with an minimalist-style design philosophy, Tesserae is clean, modern, and distraction-free: no ads, no timers, no noise. Just pure puzzle-solving. Features • Elegant Design – Modern, tactile, minimal-inspired interface. • Challenging Levels – Multiple handcrafted boards with increasing complexity. • Strategic Depth – Different tile types (primary, secondary, tertiary) each with unique move rules. • Replayability – Multiple solution paths and leaderboard scoring. • iCloud Sync (Tesserae+): Pick up where you left off across all devices. • Game Center (Tesserae+): Unlock achievements and compete on leaderboards. • No Ads. No Distractions. Just puzzles and you. Unlock the full experience with Tesserae+: • Access to all levels and difficulty tiers (Easy → Diabolical). • iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad. • Game Center achievements and leaderboards. • A one-time purchase that supports continued development (no subscriptions, no ads). Whether you’re looking for a quick brain teaser or a deep puzzle challenge, Tesserae delivers a beautifully simple yet strategically rich experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light at none against Tesserae!'s 1. Light also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Tesserae!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Tesserae! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Light asks for nothing beyond the download.
Light ships an update every 10 days, Tesserae! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Light | Tesserae! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KOMERSOFT LLC | Tap Things, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Light
No in-app purchases
Tesserae!
- Tesserae+ Upgrade$2.99









