Comparison

Lightwell vs Tsuidoku

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

Head to head
About

Lightwell

A serene logic puzzle game where you illuminate a grid by strategically placing lights. Solve intricate challenges using pure deduction, with numbered walls providing crucial clues. Enjoy a clean, focused experience with no distractions.

Highlights
  • 1,600 handcrafted puzzles
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Daily puzzles
  • Logic-based solutions
  • Hint system
  • X-mark notes
  • Resume progress
Features
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Lightwell is a clean logic puzzle inspired by Akari, the Japanese “Light Up” puzzle. Place lights to illuminate the board. Lights shine horizontally and vertically until blocked by a wall. Numbered walls tell you exactly how many lights touch them. Every cell must be lit, and no two lights can see each other. Simple rules. Pure deduction. If you love Sudoku, Minesweeper, Picross, Nonograms, or the daily Mini and Strands, Lightwell was made for you. WHAT’S INSIDE • 1,600 handcrafted puzzles across four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert • Daily puzzles to compete for the bes time • Every puzzle is solvable through logic alone. No guessing • Hints that always give you a valid next step • X-mark notes for tracking impossible cells • Pick up right where you left off NO NOISE • No ads • No subscription • No energy systems or timers • No streak pressure • No accounts or sign-ins A single one time purchase unlocks every level past 100 in each pack plus detailed stats. Hundreds of puzzles are completely free to play. FOR PLAYERS WHO • Enjoy thoughtful puzzle games • Want something relaxing between meetings or before bed • Like deduction over randomness • Want a clean, focused experience that respects their time ACCESSIBILITY • High-contrast themes • Large touch targets • Color is never the only indicator • Designed to stay readable even on dense expert grids Built quietly. Updated with care.

About

Tsuidoku

This logic puzzle expands on classic Sudoku with an additional color constraint. Solve daily challenges, master unique techniques, and compete with friends. It offers a fresh take on number and color pairing puzzles.

Highlights
  • Number and color constraints
  • Daily global challenges
  • Streak tracking and medals
  • Rainbow and Color Wheel techniques
  • Friend comparisons and chat
  • Detailed player profiles
Features
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Tsuidoku is a logic puzzle for players who have mastered classic Sudoku. The 9×9 grid remains, but a fourth constraint changes everything. THE 4 RULES Each row, column, and 3×3 region must contain the numbers 1 through 9 AND the 9 colors. The twist: each color must also contain all 9 numbers. The result: 81 unique number-color pairs. Place a "Red 5," and it cannot appear anywhere else. DAILY CHALLENGE A unique global grid every day—the same one for the whole world. Maintain your streak, earn monthly medals, and check the daily rankings. MASTER THE TECHNIQUES - Rainbow Technique: Track a single number across all nine colors. - Color Wheel: Track a single color across all nine numbers. Tap a cell to cycle through highlight modes and see the logic light up. PLAY TOGETHER Add friends, compare stats, and chat directly within the app. A detailed profile tracks your records across every difficulty level. Think you’ve mastered Sudoku? The real game starts here. Download now and create your first 81 perfect pairs.

Screenshots

Lightwell4 screens
Tsuidoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tsuidoku at none against Lightwell's 1. Tsuidoku also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Lightwell's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Lightwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tsuidoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lightwell against 5.0 for Tsuidoku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightwell ships an update every 3 weeks, Tsuidoku every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lightwell versus Tsuidoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightwellTsuidoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB101 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrew LaskinJordan MAIRE

Customer experience

Lightwell

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tsuidoku

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lightwell

One-time1
  • Lightwell Pro$4.99
None

Tsuidoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightwell free?
Lightwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tsuidoku free?
Tsuidoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lightwell or Tsuidoku?
Lightwell and Tsuidoku are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Lightwell or Tsuidoku have ads?
Neither Lightwell nor Tsuidoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightwell or Tsuidoku?
Lightwell ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tsuidoku every 4 days. Most recently, Lightwell was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tsuidoku on October 31, 2026.

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