Comparison

Pixel Slide Puzzle vs Light Rim

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Slide Puzzle

A relaxing grid puzzle where you slide tiles into target cells. Strategically move tiles to cover all targets, using helper tiles and considering sticky cells. Compete for optimal solutions and compare scores globally.

Highlights
  • Slide tiles instead of dragging
  • Strategic helper tiles
  • Sticky cell mechanics
  • Medal system for optimal solutions
  • Collection mode for replays
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Pixel Slide Puzzle is a calm, brain-teasing grid puzzle with a fresh twist: you don’t drag pieces — you slide them. Tap a target cell and a tile glides in from the board edge, stopping only when it hits a fixed block or another tile. Slide tiles back out when the path is clear. Cover every target to win — but the route is rarely obvious. What makes it special • Simple rules, deep puzzles — a short tutorial teaches the basics; later levels demand real planning • Think in moves, not taps — place temporary “helper” tiles, then remove them to reach tricky spots • Sticky cells — some targets trap their tile forever; choose your order carefully • Medals & records — earn gold, silver, or bronze by how close you get to the optimal solution • Collection mode — replay passed levels and push for better scores • Game Center leaderboards — compare your total medal score with players worldwide • Clean pixel look — focused visuals, undo support, and satisfying slide animations Perfect for puzzle fans who enjoy Sokoban-style logic without the push-every-box grind. One more level — just one more try for gold.

About

Light Rim

Features
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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

Pixel Slide Puzzle2 screens
Light Rim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Slide Puzzle at none against Light Rim's shown. Pixel Slide Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pixel Slide Puzzle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Light Rim sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Slide Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, Light Rim every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Slide Puzzle versus Light Rim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Slide PuzzleLight Rim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer磊 刘Calm Game Studio

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Slide Puzzle

One-time2
  • Level Pack 2$0.99
  • Level Pack 1$0.99
5 purchases

Light Rim

One-time5
  • Beginner Gift$0.99
  • Coins 500$4.99
  • Best Offer$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Coins 1300$12.99
  • Mega Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is Pixel Slide Puzzle free?
Pixel Slide Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Rim free?
Light Rim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Slide Puzzle or Light Rim have ads?
Light Rim shows ads; Pixel Slide Puzzle does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Slide Puzzle or Light Rim?
Pixel Slide Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Light Rim every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Slide Puzzle was updated on October 23, 2026 and Light Rim on October 29, 2026.

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