Comparison

LuXOR vs LightDrop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LuXOR

Features
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Challenge your mind with LuXOR, a logic-based puzzle game inspired by the classic “Lights Out.” In this game, each move uses the powerful XOR operation to transform the board, creating an intricate dance of light and shadow. Your goal is to turn off all the lights, but beware: each tap can have unexpected ripple effects! Features: • Brain-Teasing Puzzles: Test your skills with a wide range of levels that will keep you thinking. • Accessible Design: Built with low-vision users in mind, LuXOR supports large text, high-contrast visuals, and VoiceOver for a truly inclusive experience. • Clean and Minimalist Interface: Enjoy a sleek, distraction-free design that lets you focus on solving puzzles. • Adaptive Difficulty: Start easy and gradually master more challenging boards as your skills improve. Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast or new to logic games, LuXOR is designed to challenge your mind while remaining accessible to everyone. Can you master the XOR and turn off all the lights? Download LuXOR today and put your logic to the test!

About

LightDrop

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Enter a world of shadows and light in this minimalist 2D arcade game where precision is everything. You control a glowing item that lights up the darkness, descending floor by floor through an endless vertical maze. Every level you pass earns you a point—but the deeper you go, the more dangerous it gets. Platforms with narrow gaps stack ever higher. Shards fly in unpredictable patterns. Deadly spikes await at the top and bottom edges of your screen. The only way to survive? Stay centered, react fast, and keep descending. Features: • One-touch left/right controls • Dynamic light-based visuals • Addictive score-based progression • Increasing difficulty • Atmospheric sound design How far can you go before the darkness swallows you?

Screenshots

LuXOR4 screens
LightDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LuXOR at none against LightDrop's shown. LightDrop's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. LuXOR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LightDrop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuXOR ships an update every 3 months, LightDrop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LuXOR versus LightDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuXORLightDrop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluMonkey Software, LLCAydin Valiyev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LuXOR

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
5 purchases

LightDrop

One-time5
  • +250 batteries$0.99
  • +750 batteries$1.99
  • REMOVE FORCED ADS$2.99
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  • +2500 batteries$3.99
  • +10000 batteries$9.99

Questions

Is LuXOR free?
LuXOR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightDrop free?
LightDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LuXOR or LightDrop have ads?
LightDrop shows ads; LuXOR does not.
Which is updated more often, LuXOR or LightDrop?
LuXOR ships an update every 3 months, and LightDrop every 4 days. Most recently, LuXOR was updated on September 30, 2026 and LightDrop on October 12, 2026.

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