# Lumen Path vs Think Harder

The clearest difference is rating: Lumen Path at 5.0 against Think Harder's 1.7. Lumen Path also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Think Harder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lumen Path sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Think Harder sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lumen Path holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Think Harder has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lumen Path ships an update every 6 days, Think Harder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumen Path | Think Harder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-path-relaxing-puzzles/id6768484477/reviews)** | [1.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/think-harder/id6797403145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 287 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAJA RAHEES TAHIR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719893146) | [PIGGY PANDA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543380589) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumen Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-path-relaxing-puzzles/id6768484477)

Engage in a serene puzzle game where you draw paths and make strategic decisions. Explore beautifully designed levels that increase in difficulty, offering a relaxing yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted puzzle worlds, Weekly curated puzzles, Pure mode for focused challenge, Unlock new worlds with stars or lumens, Hints and skips available, Themed special adventures, Premium visual presentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Lumens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Lumens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pathfinder Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Lumens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Lumens | $7.99 | one-time |


### Think Harder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/think-harder/id6797403145)

This casual game challenges players with unique levels that require unconventional thinking. Solve tricky puzzles by tapping, dragging, and interacting with your device in unexpected ways to uncover hidden solutions.

**Highlights:** Unique handcrafted levels, Out-of-the-box solutions, Device-interaction challenges, Entertaining puzzles, Tricky solutions, Satisfying achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| MiniPack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Popular | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Saver | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumen Path free?

Lumen Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Think Harder free?

Think Harder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lumen Path or Think Harder?

Lumen Path is rated higher. Lumen Path averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Think Harder averages 1.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do Lumen Path or Think Harder have ads?

Lumen Path shows ads; Think Harder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lumen Path or Think Harder?

Lumen Path ships an update every 6 days, and Think Harder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lumen Path was updated on October 28, 2026 and Think Harder on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*