Comparison

Masyu Classic vs LIGHTS RUSH

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

Head to head
About

Masyu Classic

Solve logic puzzles by drawing a single continuous loop through circles, adhering to simple rules. Experience a sleek interface with no timers or distractions, offering a deeply satisfying challenge for thoughtful minds.

Highlights
  • Draw a single continuous loop
  • Follow simple rules
  • Sleek interface
  • No timers or distractions
  • Deeply satisfying puzzles
Features
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Masyu is an elegant logic puzzle for thoughtful minds. Draw a single continuous loop through all the white and black circles, following a few simple rules. Sounds easy? Try it and you’ll quickly uncover the depth, complexity, and patterns beneath. If you love games like Sudoku or KenKen, you’ll love the logic, structure, and satisfying flow of Masyu with its simple rules and deep challenge. Masyu Classic is a one person team. Feedback and bug reports are genuinely welcome — I read every one.

About

LIGHTS RUSH

Engage in a minimalist puzzle game with two distinct modes: a relaxed pace for deep focus or a timed challenge for quick thinking. Master simple tap controls to solve an endless stream of logic-based puzzles.

Highlights
  • Endless Lights Out puzzles
  • Relax Mode for unhurried play
  • Rush Mode for timed challenges
  • Simple tap-based controls
  • Logic and intuition-based gameplay
Features
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LIGHTS RUSH is a casual puzzle game where you solve an endless stream of Lights Out challenges. >> Two Game ModesRelax Mode Solve a set number of puzzles at your own pace. Perfect for when you want to take your time and focus deeply on each puzzle. Rush Mode: Race against the clock to solve as many puzzles as you can. Quick thinking and sharp reflexes are the keys to high scores in this high-pressure mode. >> Simple Yet Deep With just a tap, the board changes dramatically. The rules are easy to learn, but finding the shortest solution requires both logic and intuition. Future updates will include additional difficulty levels and score saving features. LIGHTS RUSH offers a satisfying mental workout in a clean, minimalist package.

Screenshots

Masyu Classic4 screens
LIGHTS RUSH3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Masyu Classic at none against LIGHTS RUSH's shown. Masyu Classic also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). LIGHTS RUSH's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Masyu Classic ships an update every 2 days, LIGHTS RUSH every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Masyu Classic versus LIGHTS RUSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasyu ClassicLIGHTS RUSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeah StewartHamalt Studio

Customer experience

Masyu Classic

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

LIGHTS RUSH

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Masyu Classic

No in-app purchases

None

LIGHTS RUSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Masyu Classic free?
Masyu Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LIGHTS RUSH free?
LIGHTS RUSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Masyu Classic or LIGHTS RUSH have ads?
LIGHTS RUSH shows ads; Masyu Classic does not.
Which is updated more often, Masyu Classic or LIGHTS RUSH?
Masyu Classic ships an update every 2 days, and LIGHTS RUSH every 4 days. Most recently, Masyu Classic was updated on September 4, 2026 and LIGHTS RUSH on September 11, 2026.

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