Comparison

LEVEL vs Light Rim

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

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About

LEVEL

Navigate a grid-based maze, collecting diamonds and manipulating obstacles. A unique time-reversal mechanic challenges you to coordinate two characters, one moving forward and the other in reverse, to reach their respective goals. Solve 50 intricate puzzles with no timers, focusing on pure strategic thinking.

Highlights
  • Time-reversal gameplay
  • 50 challenging levels
  • Dynamic obstacles
  • Relaxed strategic gameplay
  • Minimalist aesthetic
Features
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Step into a unique puzzle adventure where strategy and careful planning are the keys to success! Your journey begins as the Red Character, navigating a grid-based board (ranging from 5x5 to 9x9 tiles) to collect red diamonds. Along the way, you'll face obstacles such as wooden boxes that can be pushed, lasers that need to be turned on or off, and switches that alter the environment. Collecting all the red diamonds unlocks the Time-Reversal Machine, where the real challenge begins. Upon entering the machine, you'll take control of the Blue Character, while the Red Character starts reversing their previous moves, step by step. This unique mechanic means every action you take as the Blue Character directly influences the Red Character's movements in reverse. Careful strategy is crucial—reversed moves can reactivate lasers, reposition boxes, or block your path. Your ultimate goal? Guide both characters to their destinations: the Blue Character must reach the exit, while the Red Character must return to their starting position. Success requires perfect coordination and flawless timing. Key Features: • Time-Reversal Gameplay: Experience a fresh twist on puzzle-solving as you manage two characters and their interlinked actions. • Challenging Levels: Solve 50 unique puzzles, each more intricate and demanding than the last. • Dynamic Obstacles: Push boxes, control lasers, and flip switches to create paths—or accidentally block them. • Relaxed Yet Strategic: No timers, no pressure—just pure brain-teasing fun. Every move matters. • Minimalist Aesthetic: Clean visuals and an intuitive interface keep your focus on solving puzzles. Inspired by the concept of time inversion seen in films like TENET, this game introduces a creative and engaging puzzle experience where the past and future collide. Test your logic and ingenuity as you solve intricate challenges in this one-of-a-kind time-manipulation puzzle game!

About

Light Rim

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Light Rim — A Beautiful 3D Light Puzzle Game Guide beams of light through increasingly complex puzzles. Place mirrors to bend the light, prisms to split it into rainbows, and portals to teleport it across the grid. Light up every sprite to solve each level. Features: • 99999+ hand-crafted puzzles with smooth difficulty progression • 3D top-down view with gorgeous lighting and reflections • Mirrors, Prisms, Portals, One-Way Walls, and Color Filters • Split light into multiple beams for complex solutions • Color filters that change beam color — only matching sprites light up • Beautiful warm gold-and-purple visual style • No ads, no timers — relax and solve at your own pace How to Play: • Tap empty cells to place mirrors • Light beams bounce off mirrors at 90° • Prisms split one beam into three • Portals teleport light to a paired portal • Light up all sprites to win From simple reflections to mind-bending multi-color puzzles, Light Rim grows more beautiful with every level you solve.

Screenshots

LEVEL4 screens
Light Rim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LEVEL at none against Light Rim's 5. LEVEL also leads on 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 Rim sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. LEVEL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LEVEL versus Light Rim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEVELLight Rim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiroslaw KapalkaCalm Game Studio

In-app purchases

None

LEVEL

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Light Rim

One-time5
  • Beginner Gift$0.99
  • Coins 500$4.99
  • Best Offer$9.99
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  • Coins 1300$12.99
  • Mega Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is LEVEL free?
LEVEL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Rim free?
Light Rim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LEVEL or Light Rim have ads?
Both LEVEL and Light Rim show ads.

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