Comparison

Nekodoku vs Light Up

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

Head to head
About

Nekodoku

Features
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Looking for a game that soothes your soul while keeping your brain spinning? Welcome to Nekodoku — a pure logic puzzle game that seamlessly blends the rigorous reasoning of Sudoku with the thrilling deduction of Minesweeper. Your mission is simple yet captivating: find the perfect "exclusive territory" for every aloof little cat! Simple Rules, Deep Strategy The concept is elegant and intuitive — but far from easy: • Exclusive Territory: The board is divided into colored sections. You must place exactly one cat in each section. • The Aloof Rule: Cats demand absolute personal space! They cannot share the same row or column, and they must never touch — not even diagonally. • Risk & Reward: Double-tap a tile to place a cat. You start with only 3 hearts — 3 chances to make a mistake. Guess right, and you'll be rewarded with pure puzzle-solving satisfaction. Guess wrong, and you lose a heart. Luck won't save you here — every move must be carefully calculated. Key Features • Pure & Immersive Experience • Non-Intrusive Ads: Zero interruptions during gameplay, letting you fully immerse yourself in a focused, Zen-like flow state. • Play Offline Anytime: No internet connection needed. Perfect for filling those puzzle-shaped gaps in your daily commute, waiting in line, or enjoying your morning coffee. Daily Brain Teasers • Wake up your mind with brand-new "Daily Puzzles" every single day. • Challenge yourself and see if you can top the global leaderboards with your fastest completion times. Why Nekodoku Will Stay on Your Phone Nekodoku doesn't hijack your attention with tedious social mechanics or endless daily grind. It wins you over through pure gameplay quality. With its minimalist aesthetic and satisfying tactile feedback, it takes just seconds to learn. Yet long after you put your phone down, its elegant logic loops will linger in your mind. Ready for a brain-teasing puzzle adventure filled with adorable felines? Download Nekodoku now, put your logic to the test, and become the ultimate feline puzzle master! Let me know if you'd like a shorter version for app store descriptions or social media posts!

About

Light Up

This logic puzzle game combines adorable cats with deduction challenges. Place cats on a grid to claim territory, using number clues and strategic paw prints to solve each unique puzzle. Enjoy a relaxing, stress-free experience with no timers.

Highlights
  • Healing cat puzzles
  • Elegant logic deduction
  • Smooth difficulty curve
  • Offline play
  • Minimal UI
  • No stress, no timers
Features
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Classic Light Up logic puzzle: light up every white cell, place bulbs to match the numbers, and never let bulbs shine on each other. A game of pure logic — no luck, no hidden information. When you're stuck, the answer isn't a guess; it's the move you haven't seen yet. How to Play • Place a bulb — light spreads through its entire row and column. • Black cells block the light. • The number on a black cell tells you exactly how many bulbs must sit next to it. • No two bulbs may ever shine on each other. • Light up every white cell to win. Key Features • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles, from gentle warm-ups to expert grids • A logic-first hint system: understand the ""why"", not just the ""where"" • A clean, minimalist board built for deep focus • Play at your own pace: offline, no timers, no pressure — just enjoy the puzzle Numbers never lie. A 3 wants exactly three bulbs beside it; a 0 wants none. When the last dark cell lights up, it's because you reasoned your way there. No countdown rushes your next move. Brew a coffee, pick a quiet evening, and let the board shut out the noise of the world — every cell you light brings a moment of calm. Download now and light up your first board. Terms of Service: https://oakevergames.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://oakevergames.com/pp.html

Screenshots

Nekodoku4 screens
Light Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nekodoku at every 3 days against Light Up's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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

Nekodoku ships an update every 3 days, Light Up every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nekodoku versus Light Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNekodokuLight Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Bowei Technology Co., LtdOAKEVER GAMES PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Nekodoku

No in-app purchases

None

Light Up

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nekodoku free?
Nekodoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Up free?
Light Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nekodoku or Light Up have ads?
Both Nekodoku and Light Up show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nekodoku or Light Up?
Nekodoku ships an update every 3 days, and Light Up every 2 months. Most recently, Nekodoku was updated on October 25, 2026 and Light Up on November 5, 2026.

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