Comparison

Lightwell vs NeonSiege

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

NeonSiege

Features
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Defend your base in NeonSiege, a visually stunning tower defense game set in a vibrant neon world! Strategically place and upgrade towers along maze-like paths to stop waves of glowing enemies from reaching your core. Each tower has unique abilities — from rapid-fire blasters to area-of-effect pulse cannons. Plan your defense carefully as enemies grow stronger with each wave. FEATURES: • Beautiful neon-themed graphics with smooth animations • Multiple tower types with unique attack styles • Challenging maze-based levels that test your strategy • Progressive difficulty with increasingly powerful enemies • Intuitive touch controls optimized for iPhone and iPad • Universal app — play on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Can you build the ultimate defense and survive the neon siege?

Screenshots

Lightwell4 screens
NeonSiege3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NeonSiege at none against Lightwell's 1. On price, ads, 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. Lightwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NeonSiege asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lightwell versus NeonSiege: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightwellNeonSiege
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAndrew LaskinPremium Infinity s.r.o.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lightwell

One-time1
  • Lightwell Pro$4.99
None

NeonSiege

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightwell free?
Lightwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NeonSiege free?
NeonSiege is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightwell or NeonSiege have ads?
Neither Lightwell nor NeonSiege shows ads.

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