Node vs LIGHTS RUSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Node
Drag and drop colorful shapes onto a dotted grid to solve puzzles. Link matching colors to fill the board and advance through increasingly challenging levels. Enjoy a daily timed puzzle and compete on leaderboards.
- Drag and drop shape puzzles
- Link matching colors
- Endless unique levels
- Daily timed challenges
- Leaderboard competition
- Satisfying haptics and sounds
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Itโs simple: drag and drop colorful shapes onto the dotted grid, find the perfect fit, and watch everything click into place. Link up matching colors, fill the board and move on to the next challenge. It starts easyโฆ then gets wonderfully tricky. There are endless levels to play, and no two puzzles are ever the same. Whether you've got a few spare minutes or you're in for a longer session, thereโs always a fresh challenge waiting. Every day brings a new timed puzzle on a bigger grid. Race the clock, beat your own score and climb the leaderboard if you're feeling competitive. Node is easy to pick up, satisfying to master, and a great way to switch off while still giving your brain a bit of a workout. Why youโll love it: - Clean, colorful design that feels great to play - Puzzles that stay fresh and never repeat - A daily challenge to test your speed - Haptics and sounds that makes the overall experience that little bit more satisfying - Super simple to learn, but hard to put down - Perfect for winding down, waking up, or anything in between How neatly can you connect the Nodes?
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.
- Endless Lights Out puzzles
- Relax Mode for unhurried play
- Rush Mode for timed challenges
- Simple tap-based controls
- Logic and intuition-based gameplay
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LIGHTS RUSH at 100% against Node's 0%. LIGHTS RUSH also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Node | LIGHTS RUSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Boyling | Hamalt Studio |
Customer experience
Node
LIGHTS RUSH
In-app purchases
Node
No in-app purchases
LIGHTS RUSH
No in-app purchases









